Lauren Child says all children should have access to books

In modern times, Lauren Child has established herself as one of the most important children's authors. Her writings and illustrations over the years have inspired and educated several children around the globe. Recently, Child spoke about the importance of daydreaming and children having access to books.

Child, who is attending the Hay Festival, made an appearance on BBC Radio Wales' Books That Made Me program. During this appearance, the 88-year-old author mentioned that daydreaming is a vital part of being a human being. She said:

""Daydreaming is there for a reason… It seems to be a vital part of being human.""

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Further, Lauren Child advocated for every child to have access to books. In her reasoning, Child mentioned that children should have access to books because motor skills like being able to turn a page and focus on it are vital for children. She also mentioned more reasons behind her idea and said:

""Because when you're little particularly, even the motor skills of being able to turn the pages, being able to focus on them, having someone sit with their arm around you, that thing of the communication with the guardian or parent is really vital for children and it creates a bond and love as well as hearing the language and the verbal skills, all of it.”"

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Lauren Child's words on the program resonated well with those who listened to her. Throughout her career, Child has sold more than six million books which have been translated into over 19 languages. At the Hay Festival, Child made an appearance to discuss her new novel Clarice Bean SMILE. For those unaware, Clarice Bean is a series written by Child, and it follows the story of Clarice Bean, who is an average schoolgirl and also an avid daydreamer.