After a night at the library, stuffed animals help kids read

Photos: Stuffed animal sleepovers encourage kids to read
Stuffed animal sleepover programs have been conducted by libraries worldwide. A team of Japanese researchers recently found that the programs may encourage children to read.
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Photos: Stuffed animal sleepovers encourage kids to read
After children leave their stuffed animals at the library for a night, staff members and volunteers snap images of the animals exploring books and acting out scenes from popular stories.
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