A thought out designed book can help readers connect and navigate through the narrative the way that you intended, enhancing their reading experience.
Your illustrations on your book cover are often the first impression that potential readers get, and an effective book design allows them to connect and “feel” the text before they open to the first page.
Similarly, good illustrations work deliberately with the text to help it come to life. Illustrations allow your audience to connect with the story and characters as they read.
Illustrations help readers associate actions and objects with the words that they’re reading. Additionally, they enhance the reading experience by holding the reader's attention and can help move the narrative forward.
To read a book, it is to gain most senses. The feel of the pages, the smell of the book, and the visuals to immerse yourself into the story.