How can parents and educators support children in their language development and communication skills while also fostering a love for books and reading? Marie Luise Rau explains this in her book, which is scientifically grounded yet easy to read. She emphasizes the importance of reading aloud and sharpens the awareness of educators regarding where they can meaningfully support children in an age-appropriate manner. To this end, insights into language development processes are provided through numerous examples. These insights enhance adults' understanding and their communication with children. Additionally, the current state of research on literacy is presented in an accessible and illustrative way, supplemented by thematically organized bibliographies.