How to Cultivate a Love of Reading in Children
A child who grows up with books sees the world more broadly. But how do you make reading a pleasure, not a chore? We share tried-and-true tips.
A book read in childhood stays with a person for life. It shapes character, expands vocabulary, teaches empathy and imagination. But forcing a child to read is to kill their love of books forever. How do you find the right path?
Start with Yourself
Children learn by example. If a child sees that parents read with pleasure, a book becomes part of normal life rather than a boring assignment. No special lectures needed — just read yourself, and children will follow.
Read Aloud Together. Reading together is not just about books. It's time for closeness, when parent and child are immersed in one story. Even ten minutes at bedtime with an interesting book creates lifelong memories.
Let the Child Choose
Freedom of choice is a powerful motivator. Take a child to a bookstore and let them choose a book themselves. Whether it's about dinosaurs or a comic — it doesn't matter. The important thing is that they wanted to read it themselves.
The Right Book at the Right Moment
Small children need bright illustrations and short stories. Schoolchildren are captivated by adventures and mysteries. Teenagers need stories about self-discovery and difficult choices. In the SARBON NASHRIYOTI catalog there are books for every age.
Create a Ritual. Bedtime reading, a book for the road, a "quiet hour" with a book instead of gadgets — any repeating ritual turns reading into a habit. And a habit formed in childhood lasts a lifetime.