Fiction is like a magic map that helps us find our way through real life. When we read about characters who face problems, it's like we're trying on their shoes and walking in their world, and sometimes that makes us smarter or kinder in ours. ## Why It Works Like a Game Fiction works like a game: you get to try out different lives, solve puzzles, and see what happens when people make choices, all without getting hurt. That’s why even kids know the best lessons come from stories.
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- A child reads about a hero who helps others, and then shares toys with friends at school.
- A boy reads about a wizard learning to control fire, and tries to light a match in real life.
- A girl reads about someone feeling lonely, and sends a note to a friend who seems sad.
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See also
- How Do People Decide What Is ‘True’ in a Story?
- Why Do We Use ‘Lies’ in Storytelling?
- Why Do We Believe in Ghosts and Other Supernatural Beings?
- How Do People Learn to Read in Different Languages?
- How Did the First Languages Evolve and Why Are Some Easier to Learn Than Others?
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