I have the kids read some short poems from a Shel Silverstein book that I have, and they love it. In fact, they brought in their own poetry books on their own, that the want to read. Their enthusiasm is rewarding. Reading is a magic carpet that takes you everywhere. There are no limits to the experiences you can share if you read.
Reading expands the mind, the vocabulary and fires the imagination.
It is also the greatest fun you can have.