Reading

"Oh, the beauty and mystery of words!

What richness can be conveyed by those who master them!"

 

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"Every child ought to know the pleasure of words so well chosen that they awaken sensibility, great emotions, and understanding of truth."

 

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"Books are no substitute for life, but a keener pleasure comes to life because of books."

 

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"Facing failures and tragedies with the characters

of a story may vicariously give children the experience of courage and loyalty."

 

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"Good literature teaches more than we know.  Example always speaks louder than precept, and books can do more to inspire honor and tenacity of purpose."

 

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"Reading should offer the solace of hope and goodness of another world where truth and right triumph."

 

 

Reading aloud to the children is just about my favorite way to close a day.

I think its value is immeasurable!

 

Our current read aloud is Homer Price by Robert McCloskey.

Next  ~ Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by Betty MacDonald 

and

The Moffats by Eleanor Estes

 

 

They grow up so fast!

 

I'm cherishing these times with them.