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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 get bored.

Motivation

Sometimes a child gets bored because the story hasn't hooked them yet. Books with action or humor from the very first page can change that.

What to try

  • Choose books with strong humor or suspense right from the first page.
  • Read the first chapter together out loud, then let them continue.
  • Don't insist they finish a book that doesn't grab them — giving up is useful information.

Let’s find a suitable book

Answer a few questions about: Se plictisește.

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.
Nimona ND Stevenson 12–14 years old Fantasy Ironic humor and questions about who decides who the hero is.
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