While it's not widely known, for the last several years, libraries across the globe have been hosting "Stuffed Animal Sleepovers" in the children's section to encourage an early love of reading. And ...

BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- The PAWS for Reading program is combining reading with animals. "I feel like I would just stay here for two hours going from room to room to room to room reading to animals ...

Humane Society volunteer Karen Long holds Butters while listening to Ellie Davinsizer at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library Paws 2 Read event in March 2025. Courtesy photo With all ears, animals are ...

Pawsitive Reading -- a program in which children visit the Jacksonville Humane Society to read to the pets -- is designed to provide enrichment for kids, dogs, and cats. Believe it or not, just ...

BUNNIES AND HUMANS. AND THE BATS. ORWELL WAY CAT. YES, THEY ALL SAW THE CATS WITH AN AUDIENCE THAT’S ALL EARS. THESE KIDS ARE GETTING IN READING PRACTICE AFTER SCHOOL HOURS. THE BOOKS THAT I READ WAS ...

Reading aloud makes a significant difference in the bustling world of animal shelters, where furry residents often face uncertain futures. Recent research has unveiled the profound impact of reading ...