Escape into a book

Reading is a great way to learn more about yourself and the world around you.

Do you love getting lost in the pages of a good book? Whether you’re a bookworm or an occasional reader, reading is a great way to escape your worries, feel calm and make sense of the world. Why is reading good for me? Reading is like having a superpower that takes you to a different world, where you experience new feelings and ideas and know other people’s thoughts. Getting lost in a story is a great way to forget stress and worry, understand other people’s feelings (empathy) and has been shown to relieve pain. Can books boost my wellbeing? Children’s author Jenny Pearson believes stories help us make sense of the world. She tells The Week Junior, “Reading helps us to understand ourselves and others, and the world we live…

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