Human reading looks so ordinary that it is easy to treat it as the default way brains extract meaning from marks. Yet when I ...

Because animals have a limited capability of understanding human language, they cannot “read” the way humans do.

With all ears, animals are considered some of the best listeners, as they can help improve reading skills and confidence ...

While it's not widely known, for the last several years, libraries across the globe have been hosting "Stuffed Animal Sleepovers" in the children's section to encourage an early love of reading. And ...

BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- The PAWS for Reading program is combining reading with animals. "I feel like I would just stay here for two hours going from room to room to room to room reading to animals ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Palm Beach County student and dozens of other kids in our area are getting a boost in their schoolwork while also volunteering to improve the lives of some furry friends. The ...

No, this isn’t the start of another corny dad joke. It’s the latest way to encourage kids to read. You can’t help but “awww” at the images: An adorable stuffed puppy peruses the picture book section ...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Younger kids may have trouble reading in front of groups, but there’s one audience they can practice in front of that will enjoy their company no matter what. “Rescue Reading" is a ...

The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri is seeking young volunteers to help create a calm, friendly environment for its animals. Reading for Rescue is one of the humane society's many volunteer ...