Your kids have many entertainment options available to them - cable television, Internet sites, portable games and outdoor activities.
Buy Into Their Interests
You should buy books for your kids bookcase that cater to their specific interests, no matter how silly it might seem to their older siblings. Your purpose in encouraging them to read is to expose them to the outside world without needlessly exposing them to harm.
Your choice of books to stock in your kids bookcase should change as they grow older. If possible, once your kids evince boredom in a certain book or read it with their eyes closed, replace it immediately. With favorite books, you might need to place them there indefinitely but replace other books as necessary.
Pictures Perfect
You should opt for books that contain pictures and words in the same page. As your children grow older, you often have to purchase books with lesser pictures albeit with richer vocabulary.
Reading Time
Once you have stocked up your kids bookcase, the hard part is encouraging your children to read books in lieu of television and video games. Your kids will follow your example when they see you enjoying good books.
Read to your children regularly. You should position their kids bookcase where they can readily reach for a book, settle down comfortably and read without the distractions of television and video games. Ultimately, your efforts to encourage your children to love books and to love reading will benefit them in the future.