How to make a child fall in love with books and why you shouldn't be afraid of comics: helpful advice for parents

In today's world, where gadgets often compete for children's attention, books remain the same "magic portal" that opens the way to the boundless world of imagination and knowledge.

It's important to find an approach that will make reading not a chore, but a beloved adventure.

Maria Kurochkina, Editor-in-Chief of ARTBOOKS publishing house, and Yulia Gashchenko, Editor in charge of ARTBOOKS children's division, especially for our readers. LIGA.net shared helpful tips on how to turn reading into a pleasure, rather than "just another homework assignment."

In this article, you will learn:

• what books should be in a primary school student's library;
• whether to stick to the school curriculum or add contemporary stories;
• how to choose books according to the child's age and preferences;
• whether comics, graphic novels, and non-fiction are needed;
• how to make reading a pleasure, not a chore;
• why it is important to read with children and set an example;
• will audio and e-books help;
• how to set up a cozy reading corner at home;
• how to involve a child in choosing books in a bookstore or library;
• what game formats and interactive elements make reading more interesting.