This research synthesis examines whether the association between print exposure and
components of reading grows stronger across development. We meta-analyzed 99 studies …

Research on literacy development is increasingly making clear the centrality of oral
language to long‐term literacy development, with longitudinal studies revealing the …

It is widely believed that reading to preschool children promotes their language and literacy
skills. Yet, whether early parent–child book reading is an index of generally rich linguistic …

Book reading has been demonstrated to promote vocabulary. The current study was
conducted to examine the added value of an interactive shared book reading format that …

This study examined how 4 specific measures of home literacy practices (ie, shared book
reading frequency, maternal book reading strategies, child's enjoyment of reading, and …

Provides an overview of state-of-the-art research on the science of reading, revised and
updated throughout The Science of Reading presents the most recent advances in the study …

In order to understand the impact of home-based reading practices on young children's
literacy development, we need to consider both the types of comments made while reading …

Although many studies have explored shared book reading between preschoolers and their
families, very few have examined this practice within a large, nationally representative …

Most studies on parental sensitivity are based on Western samples, and the cross‐cultural
applicability of this construct has been subject to debate. This article reports on a systematic …

In this article, parental role construction is framed from a sociocultural perspective. Applying
this perspective foregrounds the need for researchers and practitioners to gain an insider's …