You want your child to read but the books for children that you’ve given him don’t seem to interest him.  Even worse, he hates to read. What’s happening and what can you do about it to encourage your child get back into reading?  You know it’s important not only today but for the rest of his life. Perhaps the question lies in what type of books you are providing your child.  Remember, each child is different and with that comes a responsibility of the parent to take their uniqueness and enhance it with the right books and the right experiences.  By finding the right book for your child, you can ultimately help him to enjoy reading.

Three Steps to Find The Right Books For Children

You know your child more than anyone.  But, you still need a few hints to help you provide your child with the right stories for their use.  Here are some to consider.

•    Let your child explore the library with you watching from a distance.  Older children will gravitate towards the types of books that they enjoy, not the ones that you want them to read.  By observing them, you can use their book choices as a guide to help you make decisions about books for them.

•    With younger children, pick out a group of stories that are all different.  Different topics as well as different ways of the story being told are important to consider.  Find out which they liked the best.

•    Expose your child to a new style of book.  If she always reads love stories and its getting old, encourage her to try out a short mystery or a novel about history. This way, she gets the exposure to a different type of genre that could potentially help her expand her horizons.

Probably the most important thing that you can do to improve your child’s ability and willingness to read is to play a role in it.  Allow them to choose books that interest them, not just books that are educational either. The more types of books that they read, the better off they are.  But, forcing books that they don’t like down their throats will cause them to hate to read, something you don’t want to do. Books for children can be found in many variations, perfect for every child.

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