I’m an avid reader and have actively encouraged my children to read. I’ve been collecting books since I was 8 years old and have been able to keep them with me. My plan was to motivate my children to read and that way they could inherit my collection.
My eldest has gotten my fondness of reading and I’m very proud and happy about that. He’s a wealth of information with did you know’s and fun facts. He loves to watch the Discovery channel (something he got from his dad).
I’m hoping with our joint influences we’ll be able to get our youngest interested in books. I’ve begun reading to him and he already has a small collection. He frequently takes out his books, turns the pages and looks at the pictures. This is an important stage to get him keen on books.
That’s why I love personalized books. Babies are always in awe of themselves. My baby has a mischievous little grin when he spots himself in the mirror. He loves to see his pictures and hopefully these types of books help create a steady interest in reading.
It takes a lot of patience and encouragement to stimulate that interest but when it’s there it’s worth pursuing. The rewards may not be seen right away but in time you’ll appreciate all the time and effort you put in.
