she’s a big girl of 5 now
and wants
so desperately
to read chapter books
all by herself
with lots and lots of pages
no pictures
no help
flipping through the pages
looking for familiar letters
seeking any word she’s seen before
putting her bookmark in
taking it out again
opening it
closing it
showing us how thick it is
doing all the things that readers do
so self-assured
‘i can read them all.’
and then
her moment of truth and grace arrives
as she says
‘isn’t it funny, there isn’t one interesting word in here?’
—
there are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world.
love of books is the best of all.
– jackie kennedy
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Haha. So cute. Soon there will be plenty of interesting words in there for a girl so curious.
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yes, i’m quite sure you’re right, mark.
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Love this 😁 my baby went to school clutching Lord of the Rings – aim high I say 😁 x
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yes! perfect –
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The little girl is such a precious and wonderful example of intelligence, perseverance with a sweet dose of humor, Beth. Probably takes after her Peaches (grandma) or her super teacher! 🙂 ♡
I love Jackie Kennedy and her first talents included photography and journalism. She was a great mother and later, book editor. I appreciate your finding this special quote.
Have yourself a merry little last day of school today or tomorrow!
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Thanks for all that, robin –
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Lol! Very funny! Discriminating taste
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Absolutely –
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She knows what she already likes in a word. Smart girl. 🙂
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Yes )
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She’s a reader. For sure. 🙂
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She is –
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So cute!
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Reblogged this on CELONA'S BLOG and commented:
Very true!!
Don’t you think so fam?
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thank you for sharing this, celona )
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would always love to
#WeHereForAllOfUs
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Cute! (not one interesting word)
Agree with Jackie here. What love and wonder opens up in a world of words!
Lucky to have someone like you in her life.
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It does open up an amazing world )
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I agree.
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Hahaha. Brilliant. I’ve read a few of those books. 🙂
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haven’t we all?
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I’m looking forward to her Goodreads account.
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me too!
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love this…love Jackie…love Beth…love our Christmas card from BETH!!!! <3!!!!!!!!!!!
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many thanks for all the love, susie )
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Love this one! So my granddaughter who’s also 5 🙂
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kindred granddaughter spirits )
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children and books. magic.
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they are –
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Reading. The key to the world. Give them books — early and often.
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yes )
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So precious!
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it was )
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My daughter’s the same — wants to do it for herself. Proud of herself for learning the sight words. Now she’s discovered audio books and play aways. She’s in heaven!
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perfect!
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Yes, very clever people, kids’ librarians! 🙂
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they are!
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Love this, for a lot of reasons!
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me too, and thanks, jim )
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Reblogged this on Bound 4 Escape and commented:
Love this!
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Thanks)
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