Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word. Jr. KG children loved the stories read to them by their teacher. They enjoyed the story – ‘I Like To Read’. After the read aloud session, children were given a chance to reflect upon the story. It was interesting to know how children think and relate with the story being read to them.