As soon as they're old enough, have your children join you in browsing for books and making selections. If you and your child don't enjoy reading a particular book, put it aside and pick up another one. Keep in mind your child's reading level and listening level are different. When you read easy books, beginning readers will soon be reading along with you. When you read more advanced books, you instill a love of stories, and you build the motivation that transforms children into lifelong readers.
Babies love to listen to the human voice.
What To Do Start out by singing lullabies and folk songs to your baby. At around 6 months, look for books with brightly colored, simple pictures and lots of rhythm. At around 9 months, include books that feature pictures and names of familiar objects. As you read, point out objects in the pictures and make sure your baby sees all the things that are fun to do with books. Vary the tone of your voice, sing nursery rhymes, bounce your knee, make funny faces, do whatever special effects you can to stimulate your baby's interest.