Keep reading fun with pop-up books, get kids to draw out the letters and shapes they see and even sing out rhymes - these are some tips parents can use in reading to their children, which education experts say is important in helping them improve literacy.
Pupils here are among the most well-versed in reading, according to the results of a global test of reading skills released last December.
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