1) Reading with children is an enjoyable part of the author's daily routine with his family and helped instill a love of books in his kids from a young age. 2) Reading can spark a child's imagination by transporting them to different worlds and places through stories. It allows them to create their own pictures unlike television. 3) The author encourages parents to read with their children for at least 20 minutes per day to help expand their minds and motivate a lifelong love of reading.