So we're just trying to make books seem as fun as possible. We should provide plenty of time for children to engage in animated discussions about what they are reading, with a little coaching from a teacher or other adult. Book clubs are another way to give children opportunities to talk about their reading. Parents can organize clubs, with each child bringing a parent and both parents and children reading and discussing the same book. One of things that we know is that what children talk about is what they are most likely to learn and remember best.
Children are more likely to have prior experiences with books when they can choose what to read.
They need access to books to make choices and talking about books helps them discover what kinds of books they enjoy. Allowing children to choose their own books, is a key principle of RIF book distributions. One of the most powerful factors in motivation is choice. Research study after research study demonstrates that choice is a key factor in motivation and that's true for literacy motivation as well.