Children need to understand that reading is a part of life and is for recreation as well as information. Reading makes a child want to learn how to read. If you have a young child, look for books with repetition, accumulation and rhythm. These are sometimes called predictable books. Young children especially love books with animals that are learning things they are learning for example, an animal learning how to put on clothes.
Children love to chant and read along.
Hold your child on your lap or sit close as you share the book and pictures. Choose books that you like. Make this a fun time to revisit your favorites from childhood and to explore new ones. You can do this by making regular visits to your public library. A library card is free and gives you access to books, videos, audio books and CD s.