BEING BIIG CAT LOVERS, MY BETTER HALF AND I BOTH ENJOYED THIS BOOK
You don’t have to be a cat lover to love this book, but it helps. Nick has two cats, Verne and Stevenson. Verne takes to reading right away, loves being read to and reading himself. Stevenson, on the other hand, is a “reluctant reader,” enjoying nothing that involves reading. Nick discovers a hidden talent Stevenson has, however, which turns the reading lessons upside down.
This is a delightful picture book, one I bought for my great grand niece.
This year (2019) finds me with 50 plus years of teaching "under my belt." I have taught all levels from pre-K "(library lady" or "book lady"--volunteer) to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled in my Advanced Writing class at the university where I have just completed 30 years. My first paying teaching job was junior high, and I spent 13 years with ages 12-13, the "difficult years." I had some of the "funnest" experiences with this age group. When I was no longer the "young, fun teacher," I taught in an elementary school setting before sixth graders went on to junior high, teaching language arts blocs, an assignment that was a "dream-fit" for me. After completing graduate school in my 40s, I went on to community college, then university teaching.
Just as teaching is "in my blood," so is a passion for reading, writing, libraries, and everything bookish.
This blog will be open to anyone who loves books, promotes literacy and wants to "come out and play."
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7 thoughts on “SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR KIDS”
This sounds sweet. My grandkids have a cat and love them. This might be a good fit for them.
My Better Half and I are it! And, yes, we are staying home and staying safe. We did a little “retail therapy” at Half Price Books today and ate breakfast at Whataburger.
It’s always wonderful to see books with characters (even cats!) that don’t take to reading right away. I know many people who didn’t find reading until they were in junior high or even in adulthood. I wish we didn’t rush people to read so early. It makes people feel less than.
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This sounds sweet. My grandkids have a cat and love them. This might be a good fit for them.
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My Better Half and I loved it!
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How cute. Cats are awesome. Hope you and your family are doing well!
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My Better Half and I are it! And, yes, we are staying home and staying safe. We did a little “retail therapy” at Half Price Books today and ate breakfast at Whataburger.
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Aha, I’m glad to hear that. Sounds like a lovely day. Buying books is the best kind of retail therapy.
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Amen!
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It’s always wonderful to see books with characters (even cats!) that don’t take to reading right away. I know many people who didn’t find reading until they were in junior high or even in adulthood. I wish we didn’t rush people to read so early. It makes people feel less than.
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