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McGuffey Readers
My first memory of reading was with a McGuffey Reader. These readers date back into the 1800's. These were the books we had at our house to practice reading.
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Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood was read to me often, it was one of my favorites books. Once I knew the story I would tell my mother what was going to happen next. -
The Elves and the Shoemaker
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Jack and the Beanstalk
I thought this was such a magical book. I realized that reading books could take you on a magical journey. -
Cinderella
I can remember reading this to my mother in her bathroom while she was getting ready to go out with my dad. It was rare that I was able to get alone time with my mom. I had an older sister and a younger brother, so anytime we could be alone with our mother was special. -
Pinocchio
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The Ugly Duckling
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Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed was a fun memory for me in school. I discovered what a folktale was and the teacher included us in the discussion during class time. -
The Boxcar Children
This book changed my life. I loved everything about it. I thought it was the most interesting book I had ever read. The idea that children could live out on their own was fasinating. -
Charlotte's Web
I loved this story so much that I read to my chilren as soon as they could understand the story. This story brought to life animals talking. -
A Tale of Two Cities
I was in high school and we had to read this over Christmas break. I was not happy with the teacher, but I did like the story. -
Gentle Rogue
I discovered romance novels on a trip to Mexico. They are exteremly entertaining and silly. I would sit for hours on the sandy beaches listening to the waves roll in while I read my book. Pure Heaven! -
Magic School Bus
One of my all time favorites when I started reading to my children. They had a series of books and it was fun to read what was going to happen next. -
If You Give A Moose A Muffin
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Hank The Cowdog
I read this book with my youngest son. He loved it so much that he used the story for a newpaper assignment. -
The Indian and the Cupboard
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Guinness Book of World Records
My oldest son did not like to read, so I needed to find something that he would enjoy reading about. That is when we discovered Guinness Book of World Records. He would read it everynight, mission accomplished. -
Harry Potter
This was the last book I read with my youngest son. We would cuddle on his bed and I would read to him before he went to sleep. Miss those days, now I read to my grandbabies.
