The reading abilities of young readers are enhanced by fiction's promotion of language development, comprehension, and critical thinking. The purpose of this study is to find out how reading fiction improves young children's vocabulary, reading fluency, and cognitive engagement. The study examines the various literary devices and narrative strategies that support the development of reading comprehension and interpretation skills. Additionally, the study looks at the pedagogical and psychological advantages of utilizing fiction as a teaching technique to help students become more literate. The results show how well fiction inspires kids and improves their overall reading skills, underscoring the value of include it in early reading programs.

fiction, early education, literacy development, vocabulary acquisition, young learners, reading abilities, and reading comprehension.

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