Reading is a hobby which will allow your child to live vicariously through the characters. They can go to an alternate world while reading and it can be their escape from reality. Kids who enjoy reading books are also often seen to have a good vocabulary, strong grammar and an amazing imagination. When children read, they understand how texts ae written to make it more interesting. Help your child pick a genre they are interested in. Once they have picked the kind of books thy like, buy them similar books in the beginning and them move a little in related genres. If you want your child to begin reading, make use of picture books. This will draw them to read more and more.