How to raise children who love books and reading

You don't have to wait for your baby to get to a certain age to begin reading children's books.

• Read aloud to your children every day.
• Get a library card.
• Take your children to the library once a week.
• Discuss books with your children.
• Take your children to storytimes, author visits, and other public programs.
• Buy books that you know will interest your child.
• Create a comfortable reading space for your child.
• Visit the Web sites of favorite authors and illustrators.
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  Cook together, once a week, using a children's cookbook.
  
  Buy your children a good dictionary and use it regularly.