Choose a repeatable moment
A few pages after breakfast, before bed, or during a quiet afternoon can become a familiar invitation. The time of day matters less than making the book easy to reach and letting the reader know they can return to it.
Follow attention, not a page count
Some children want the whole story; others want to examine one illustration. Give room for a question or a detour. If the moment ends after one page, put a bookmark in and come back another day.
Share the voice
Ask the child to make a sound effect, point to a detail, or tell you what they predict. Older readers may choose a sentence to read aloud. A book becomes a shared experience when both people are allowed to contribute.
If a routine stops working, change it. The book is there to support the relationship, not to measure it.
Explore the books by Beth Ellen, or return to the reading room.