A perfect story of the miracle of reading, beautifully written by Diana Peach. Read on!
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I had another post prepared for today… but then a miracle happened…
I showed up at Tornado Boy’s house for two days of “Grammy Time.” Kindergarten doesn’t kick off until Tuesday and preschool ended early, leaving mom and dad in a lurch. When I walked in the door, I received my usual whirlwind of hugs, but the first question out of the tornado’s mouth was, “Do you want me to read a book to you?”
Not Legos, no request to build a spaceship or visit the park, no plea to use his old grammy as a jungle-gym. Nope.
“Do you want me to read a book to you?”
“Why, sure,” I replied, fully expecting a play by play narration through a picture book or a four-pager of his own creation.
I sat on the couch, and he climbed up beside me, tucked in tight, and opened Dr. Seuss’s Hop…
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A Teacher's Reflections 
Just a thousand? I think I’ve lived more than that!
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How traumatic not to read Charlotte’s Web from beginning to end… I must thank you for reminding me of it, too many years. I’ve worked that and one other into the story I am writing. If you are curious, the other book is, The Secret Garden. 😊
And that one is another outstanding, must-read book. 🙂
In the story, I am writing, the book is a gift to a child who has just been rescued and could use another way to view things… I thought it might work. 🙂
Excellent idea!
“I must say, I find television very educational. Every time someone turns it on, I go to the next room and read a book.” – Groucho Marx
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What can compete with a good book? Not much. 🙂
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A perfect reblog, Jennie. More than just reminiscent of one of your own posts. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you, Pete. 😊
Thanks for sharing, Jennie. Diana is another role model (like you). I love her posts. Hugs to you both.
A pleasure share, Teagan. Thanks for your kind words. I feel the same
Way about Diana. 😊
I enjoyed this so much! The quotes at the end are all known to me and loved. I know that I have repeated this same sentiment over and over, but …of all of the gifts that we give to children, the love of books and reading is paramount. Thank-you!
Amen, Ellen. You are spot on. Some of the quotes at the end were new to me. I loved them all! And, thank you. 🙂
Thanks so much for the reblog, Jennie. Reading is a superpower and it’s wonderful to encourage and celebrate the beginning of the journey… as you know so well. Happy Reading and enjoy the new year in your classroom. 🙂
It was a pleasure to reblog your wonderful post, Diana. You write beautifully, and reading is an important topic. And, yes I know so well. 🙂
An older sibling of a new child in my class came along to orientation. I opened the doors of reading for him. Guess what he asked me? “What are all the books?” OMG. That will be a blog post! Many thanks, Diana. 😀
It’s a lifelong gift, Jennie. I’m looking forward to your post. 🙂
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A wonderful post. Thanks for sharing. It is so wonderful to hear a child say they want to read a book to you.
It really is wonderful to hear, Darlene. So glad you enjoyed it.
A fabulous post on the joys of reading. Thanks for sharing, Jennie.
You’re welcome, Norah.
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Thanks, Anne. 🙂