Be a storyteller for your children.

Find a book which the children will be interested in. If they like a particular author or type of story look for something along similar lines.

Talk to other parents, many of them will have good recommendations.

Set a time each evening so that reading becomes part of the routine.

Inject excitement and enthusiasm into reading.

Don't be a monotone but let your voice rise and fall with the action. If the character shouts then be loud, if the character whispers then be quiet. Act as much as read..

Engage your children.

Ask them questions - what do you think will happen next? why do you think they did that? who is this person? If there are pictures discuss themwith the children - do they like the pictures? is this howthey pictured the character? Do a brief recap each night before starting. Ask your child to tell you what has already happened.

Encourage your child to read a bit as well depending on their capability. Once they are able to read they may prefer to be the storyteller. .

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Storyteller: Roald Dahl.