Percentage of children from birth to 5 years of age by frequency of reading activities, Canada, 2006/2007

Source: CICH graphic created using data adapted from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, Cycle 7 (2006-2007). http://www.dpe-agje-ecd-elcc.ca/eng/ecd/well-being/sp_1027_04_12_eng.pdf -accessed July 26, 2017.

In 2006-2007, 66% of children aged 0 to 5 had parents/caregivers who read to them every day.

23% were read to a few times a week, and only 11% were read to once a week or less.