<p>Reading and writing for young children begins by sharing books and stories, alphabet songs and games, rhymes, and early drawing and writing experiences. When children see written words, it helps them recognize letters and understand meaning in text. Reading also builds their vocabulary.</p>


Bert explains to Ernie the fun of reading a book.

In My Book

The Sons of Poetry circle their bikes to find the perfect rhyme.

Sons of Poetry

Aziz Ansari and Grover explain the word ridiculous.

Aziz Ansari: Ridiculous

Ian McKellan and Cookie Monster explain the word resist.

Ian McKellan: Resist

Forest Whitaker and Count von Count illustrate "imagination."

Forest Whitaker: Imagination

Cobie Smulders and Grover demonstrate the word "courteous."

Cobie Smulders: Courteous

Lauren Graham and Grover demonstrate the word "author."

Lauren Graham: Author

Super Grover sings about the greatness of the letter G.

Super Grover with a G

Letter V Salesman

Grover shows the letter F and how he flies.

Grover Flies: F

The Letter G Song

Eva Longoria: Exquisite

Elmo and Halle Berry demonstrate the word nibble.

Halle Berry: Nibble

Zoe Saldana explains the word "transportation."