The gift of reading

I think that sounds like an excellent gift for his birthday, maximax8. The best gift we can give our child is a love of reading. I do remember getting interested in reading as a child. I remember the things that influenced me the most was the adults around me loving to read and reading to me. I had quite a few books as a child. I had the whole Dr. Seuss collection and loved them. Nowadays, most of my books or in my guest room, I have 1000s. Love my books!

Giving a child an interest in books is one of the greatest gifts you can give. I have never been able to count the amount of books I have. My father used to say 'learn to read, then read to learn'. He also told me you could go to many places through books, even places that did not exist. I learned to read when I was 3 and don' think I've had many days since then when I have not read.

Yes, I had loads of Enid Blyton, Rupert and Noddy books when I was a young child. Mine were in a bookcase too so that I could just go and get whatever I wanted to read and settle down with it. I was also taught that when I'd finished with the book, that I was to put it back in its proper place on the shelf before selecting another. It was good practice in preparation for going to the library. Brightest Blessings, my friend.

I think the gifts of reading and music are the best things you can ever give a child. I couldn't live if I didn't have books and wasn't able to read them ... our house has several large bookcases, and hundreds of books. My husband doesn't read at all - so they're all mine! We also have a cupboard with all my children's books in it - I'll probably donate them to a school or library when we retire and move.

I think you had done is right.I am a senior hight school student,always regeret that why not read most books when young age.Nowdays I almost don't buy new books,because I can borrow books from captial library,there have various books.But we must attention to choose books.The bad books will do us maore harm than good.At the same time,the good books are we good teachers and right friends.

we do not that luxuary of having books to read, that is children's books.my parents could not afford to buy books for kids and in those days- long back days of sixties there weren;t many choises.as i grew up after i was 18 years i was exposed to reading books other than text books for exams.then i have started reading what ever is available thru friends and what ever we could buy of the pavement shops in bombay.we have collected over the years lots books, two racks full of eight feet high.my daughter also started reading and buying now she has added two more racks to our collection.now there are lots books to read for every age group.parents have enough money to spend for children's entertainment.if u are not going to scold the child for reading other books when really gets in to this habit of general reading when he has to prepare for exams by putting aside the novel he was reading u can encourage the child to develope this reading habit.okay.

My parents encouraged me to read when I was young. I do not remember how young I was but it has stayed with me and I still love reading all these years later. Thanks Zelo

Hello max, a book case sounds just right for your toddler. My kids had a lot of books when they were young. Reading is a good hobby for young ones to develop. Reading skills can be learned at a very early age, and helps an inquisitive mind ask questions and take in valuable information. I had to leave my books with my kids when I left Australia, but a lot were donated to The Salvation Army.

I did not have a lot of books when i was small... they were mostly school books or my fathers old books that i took from my grandparents house... so that i have other books to read... When i was in high school... i started buy second hand books... and some friends would give second hand stuff as gifts... and those that i cannot afford to buy... i read them in the library... Right now... i am trying to develop the love for reading to my 3 year old... we have a specific reading time before going to sleep where i actually read... and she looks at picture books and make up her own stories...

I think that is a great gift to get your son - I loved reading as a child and still do! I have many books and lots of bookcases for all of them as I love to kep them all! x

Hiu Maxine, I learned to read very early ( I was about three) and since then I have read all my life. I don´t remember a time when books were not part of my everyday activities. I had many books when I was a child and I have many books now. I have made special book cases to put them. But, as I say half jokingly, I would have had to go live somewhere else for lack of space if my family and friends weren´t such good book stealers. I think your idea will be a wonderful present for Leo. Hug

Wow,You must be a great mum.When i was child i loved read too.And i remember a have a lot of books , But unfortunately i didn't have a book case.(even now neither) I put my favourite book on my bed.When i try to go to bed.and lie on the bed read my intereting book.i felt that was the best thing never had.i can remrembere that feeling till now

To adore book is a good thing for child when he is a little. Book will tell all what we want to know, guide us to a wise way.I like reading from a little child, especially, when I met with troubles but no one can give me a better advice during leaving home. book turn to be a savior I appeal to.

Everybody has it's own gift, it is given by the Lord, so love your gift and persue him to maintain it, reading is a very special gift. This is to increase your Knowledge to be a good reader some day,you would be a poetry lover, writer, or even a good adviser. Just pursue his or her loves about reading to maintain up when he or she grow the love of reading remains.