One of the prime arguments I heard while I talked to parents about books was "My children do not read the books I buy even if they pick them out." If you are running into the same issue, here are some things to think about:
1. Where is the book being kept? Is it away on a shelf? If it is, chances are it won't get picked up. Consider keeping books throughout the house in areas your children visit often. They are more likely to be picked up when they are in line of sight.
2. Have you read the book with them? Sometimes it takes your interest to get your children interested. Your children are never too old for a read aloud.
3. Is the book good? Sometimes we just pick books that are blah, or we think we'll be interested, but we aren't. If that's the case and you don't think they'll be interested in it later, ask them if they have a friend they think would like the book or donate it. Someone else may love it.
4. Is the book too hard or way too easy? If it's too hard to understand even as a read aloud, keep it somewhere safe until later. If it's way too easy, do they have a younger sibling, cousin, or friend they could read it to? If not, consider giving it to a teacher or donating it.
Please do not give up buying your children books. Having your home filled with good, quality books they love matters.
Do you have other suggestions? Comment below. It's always good to share!
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