So if you don't like to read there is still hope. You just start out with half-an-hour a day. Do this for the minimum of 21 days. That is the minimum time it is required to build a habit into your subconscious mind. Once 30 minutes becomes a habit, you will naturally want to read more. If you're not already an avid reader, you'd be surprised at how enjoyable the activity actually is.
Children's books: no doubt, some large ipads will contain big colourful pictures and big print as current p-books do. But can you love Pooh Bear or the Gruffalo the same? (And please don't use the television analogy when the kiddies are being settled to sleep). But anything is possible, I suppose. And very probable.
Your reasoning and logic skills will also get noticeably better by reading more books. This is quite important, especially later on in your life. It is good to keep that part of the mind active especially as you start to get older.
Don't stop reading to your child once she is able to read on her own. You can certainly still help her build and improve important comprehension skills by pausing and asking questions every so often. You can also increase interest by Reading Books that are above her reading level. Listening to these Best books to read more involved and exciting stories will encourage her to keep learning so she can find the "good" parts on her own.
One of the things you can do is read aloud stories to your young children. You can set aside a fixed time everyday which is convenient for all. This time will serve as a family union time where parents will read aloud some story for a few minutes while the kids listen. Then you can ask one of the kids to read for a few minutes.
Though, books have evolved in form, it is still relevant today. Parents and educators alike still use books as part of instruction and grounding materials for development of moral and character to children.