Do parents think it is important to read to their children from an early age? What criteria do parents use to choose picture books they will read to their children and do they notice a difference after reading? Do parents take into consideration librarians' opinions on picture books? The purpose of this paper is to find answers to those questions through an interview. They reflect parents' views and opinions. The interview was conducted with 10 parents, 5 of which are from the Split City Library of Marko Marulić and 5 are from the Zadar City Library. The research was carried out in July and August of 2019. This paper lists in detail the benefits of reading, the projects that were conducted in Croatia and abroad, as well as the purpose and types of picture books. Picture books are the first books children are introduced to at a very early age. In the beginning, they look like toys filled with pictures of animals or objects. While growing up, children become acquainted with books containing more detailed illustrations and text adapted for children based on their age. Besides their parents, librarians also have a role in developing a child's love for reading. Librarians are the leading source of great picture books recommendations, and therefore libraries should be well-stocked and provide a comfortable space for children. The interviewees stated that reading to children form an early age is very important because of the children's cognitive development. They have also noticed positive changes in children, namely enriched vocabulary and more developed imagination.