If you are reading this, right now, then it stands to reason that someone has spent a good deal of time teaching you one of the most important and basic life skills, the ability to read. Helping children learn to read is important as it’s a requirement for almost any job they might encounter later in life with the exception of brute manual labor, and even then it still helps.
If you have children of your own then you’ve probably also spent some time helping kids learn to read. From 
bedtime stories to the ever popular read along software that has been coming out in droves recently, there are plenty of ways for you to help children learn to read. In the end, what it comes down to is time spent doing so. By reading a story to them every night, children begin to see the importance of books. As they get older and have a better understanding, allowing them to read to you will build both skill and confidence in the child. This will allow them to do better in school and partake in the incredible world of reading and books.
Another invaluable asset that can assist in this endeavor are special books to help children learn to read. With engaging stories and various levels of complexity, these books not only capture the little readers imagination, but also allow them to start with basic reading skills and build on them from there. What’s even better is many of these books are filled with iconic characters that are recognized from their favorite movies, games or cartoons, making reading even more of an adventure for them.
When looking for good story books for your child to start reading it can be helpful to consider their age and interest first. Many publishing companies have broken their little reader books into different sections. After getting the basic letters and sounds down, it helps to start with first grade reading curriculum books. These books are simple in their writing and are usually about a sentence a page. As they get a little older and master this level, it might be time to start moving up to the 2nd grade reading curriculum. This includes slightly more complex stories and simple paragraphs that your child can learn from and grow.
Once you get your children started on this wonderful path of enjoying reading, it’s just a matter of sitting back and watching as they begin to devour chapter books and novels one by one. Not only will this ability make life easier for them in the future, but it also becomes very enriching for them. It’s hard to feel bad about spoiling a child when what they’re asking for are books. So take a few minutes out of every day and sit and read with your kids. Who knows, it might rekindle your own long lost passion for books in the process.