Reading is very important to kids. This article on BeAGoodDad.com highlights some of the reasons why.

Every parent, not just Dad, should read it. We have to be reminded that we’re not perfect parents but then we probably don’t have perfect kids either. My little drama queen and my little hooligan are not perfect but I love them more than anything in the world.

It’s not a chore!
Reading to the kids can be hard to get into. It’s like going to the gym or cooking a proper meal for yourself - if you can just get started, or just get out the door, then you’ll feel better for it. This is how I find reading to my kids. When they ask, a little voice inside me groans because it’s going to be Bible Stories or something to do with a Magic Key. It’s only when the kids are in bed and the book is open that the enjoyment starts - I think a lot of people will enjoy reading to the kids a lot more than it sounds. Getting started is what is important!

Getting out of the “chore” mentality will take time. But it’s worth it.