The Enchanted Hour

The Enchanted Hour by Meghan Cox Gurdon is a parenting book about the power of reading aloud at every age—from toddlers to teens. Blending scientific studies with anecdotes, it argues that shared reading builds attention, empathy, vocabulary, and family connection in ways screens can’t replicate. Parents appreciate both the inspiration and the practical ideas for weaving read-alouds into busy schedules. As a mid-priced title that you’ll likely underline and revisit, it can reshape how your family thinks about books and time together.