March 2 is Dr. Seuss' Birthday!

I am always amazed when I come across non readers. The most only excuse I have ever heard from non readers for not reading is "Reading is boring."
If reading is boring, then you are reading the wrong books. There will always be books you don't like. But if you keep trying you'll find one you will. Then another and another and before you know it you're a reader.
Dr Seuss books are a perenial favorite. My children grew up on "The Cat in the Hat." and "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish." I can still recite the entire contents of those books by memory.
The books are simple and easy to read.  The children can start the rudiments of reading by following along and recognizing the words. And it is fun. Who could forget the mischief that Cat in the Hat got up to? I was always delighted when he ruined "dad's ten dollar shoes!"
Early on, Dr. Seuss began to advocate stories with a moral ending. For instance, in Yertle the Turtle, the King learns about greed, as he tries to reach the moon from the back of his turtle subjects.  "The Sneetches" was about prejudice, Horton hears a Who explained simple loyalty and keeping your word, and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was about counting your blessings.
Each of these stories, recounts a simple lesson, easy for children to understand, and fun for adults to read. 
Dr. Seuss Birthday is March 2.  It would be a great day to read one of his books. Maybe while your reading them you can wear one of Bartholomew Cubbin's 500 Hats!