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My child doesn't want to read

Sometimes a child hasn't found the right story yet. Other times, reading is tiring or difficult. Let's understand what's getting in the way and choose where to start.

They find reading difficult.

Reading difficulty

Reading can take a lot of energy at first. Short text and taking turns reading with an adult make the journey easier.

What to try

  • Take turns: you read one page, they read the next.
  • Rereading the same book is a valuable exercise, not a waste of time.
  • If difficulties persist, talk to the teacher or a speech therapist.

Let’s find a suitable book

Answer a few questions about: Citește greu.

How old is the child?
How do they currently read?
What do they like?

You can choose more than one.

How long can they read without a break?
Age
Age
Reading level
Reading level
Categories
Categories
Hilda and the Troll Luke Pearson 5–10 years Fantasy Minimal text, illustrations that carry the story — great for beginning readers.
Băieții Răi Aaron Blabey 6–10 years Humor Ideal for children who say "there are too many pages."
Dog Man Dav Pilkey 6–10 years Humor Short text in speech bubbles — motivating for reluctant readers.
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