Fairy tales, stories and nursery rhymes. Read and reread dozens of times or invented on the spot. Sing, tell, dream. With the voice and the heart, to tell our child the most important story, the story of our love for him.

What does the baby feel in the belly? Why is it important to read and tell stories from the first months of life? Can we foster a love of reading at school age? Is there still room for classic fairy tales? The scientific information, the insights from various experts (pediatricians, psychologists, pedagogists) and the practical suggestions proposed in this book offer an answer to all these questions.

The testimonies of numerous parents tell the importance of stories for a peaceful and happy growth. Because when the parent reads or tells, what is created is a situation of intense well-being. The child savors the story told and, even more, the exclusive attention that is reserved for him. Fairy tales and tales help him to better understand the reality that surrounds him, but also his own feelings, emotions and fears.

Foreword by Alessandro Volta

Author: Giorgia Cozza