If you find your child glued to their favorite television shows and video games, and having a hard time getting them to do anything else, it’s time to intervene and encourage the habit of reading in them while they’re still young and impressionable.

Literacy is extremely important, especially for young, growing minds; and there is no better way to get the ball rolling than to introduce your child to fiction children’s books. Studies show that children who read regularly do better in school and are much better at critical thinking skills. But you can’t just choose any book and expect your child to like it.

Here are a few steps you can take to make sure you buy children’s books that will actually be read by your child. If you pick something they like, it could lead to a whole new hobby and a brighter future for your child.

1) A great way to ensure you choose a book your child will love is to be aware of their current interests. Think about, if you as an adult have no interest in truck driving and someone gets you a book about it as a gift, there’s very little chance you’ll read it. The same goes with your kids. The more you know about your child and what they like, the easier it is to find a book relating to those interests. As soon as they realize that books are fun and something they can relate to, the more eager they’ll be to read more.

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