Indigo loves laying on my shoulder and appearing to read books with me. She knows there is no point trying to get me to play when I'm on the computer or reading.  What does your pet read with you?

There is actually a program in some countries to allow dogs to come into libraries and allow children to read to them.

A DOG in the Library Program.

Children reading storybooks to dogs—what could be cuter?

But every day we’re learning there’s more than just cuteness when this happens. The smiles on a child’s face, the wagging tail of the dog, the excitement of doing something different (even forbidden in some public places) proves there’s anticipation when it comes to reading in this particular setting. And that’s what it’s all about. Youngsters of all ages are not only learning to read, they’re looking forward to it. They’re learning to love to read!

I remember how terrifying it was to stand up in class in primary school and even in secondary school and read out loud from a reader and I do believe that encouraging children to read to the loving and understanding family pet would be a wonderful way to integrate them into reading out loud.

Click here to watch "Kids reading to dogs."