Absolutely! Rhyming stories help young children to develop their thinking, listening and reading comprehension skills. It’s also important for something called phonological awareness, which is about understanding how sounds are used in spoken language. The repetition of rhyming words also makes it easier for kids to remember stories and join in (which is more fun for everyone). And let’s be honest, stories with rhymes are a hoot to read aloud.

Preschoolers and young children typically enjoy them the most. Our First Birthday For You picture book was designed to be read to a 1-year-old, while The Wondrous Road Ahead can be enjoyed by up to 8-year-olds. This isn’t a strict limit though (in fact, most adults seem to enjoy saying goodnight with a rhyme or two as well).