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Here are just some of the ways that you can help kids fall in love with books!

Let them see you reading
Kids imitate what they see. Read by example is probably one of the best ways to get them to read.

Read to them
This will not just encourage them to love books and also to learn how to read, but this is also a good bonding moment for you.

Make books special gifts
You can give them random gifts, books as rewards for a job well done, and for really special occasions, give them a special edition book or even a complete edition of a book series they love.

Introduce new genres
Not all kids will love action/adventure books or fairy tales. Don’t force them to just read one kind of books. Try to expose them to as many different, appropriate genres and they will discover their favorite/favorites.

Don't make it books vs gadgets
It’s easy to fall into the trap that technology is the enemy of reading. But there are children that are really more drawn to screens rather than the printed page. So if they prefer reading on a tablet, don’t discourage it. You can also introduce reading-related apps that can help them to be more interested in content. A lot of games also have tie-in books so you can use that as a gateway for them to read more books.

Go to bookshops and libraries
Make it a fun trip for the kid and let them see you enjoying it as well!

Parents, teachers, what other suggestions can you give to get kids to fall in love with books?