ThriftBooks found that both parents and kids enjoy reading.In the research, 2,000 parents with young, school-age children were asked about their reading habits.Half of parents noted that they bought books for their child once to a few times a month.It was also discovered that fathers are more likely than moms to purchase books for their kids (54% vs. 44%).Parents were happy to share their favorite childhood books with their kids (58%) and Gen Z moms and dads in particular love to show their kiddies their fave books, more than any other age group (76%). The average literature lover has about 26 books — 21 of which are their own choosing.