tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post2007978417636088736..comments2023-11-24T00:58:03.990-08:00Comments on Untethered Realms: To Be a Kid Again!M Paxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-25054727074789733922015-01-09T09:36:01.922-08:002015-01-09T09:36:01.922-08:00What an awesome teacher, Susan! It's amazing w...What an awesome teacher, Susan! It's amazing what someone like that can do to touch a child's life. I had a couple of fantastic teachers along the way too, even though I didn't recognize how above and beyond they were at the time.River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-20779954174769707722015-01-09T06:41:23.353-08:002015-01-09T06:41:23.353-08:00We lived far out in the country and our books were...We lived far out in the country and our books were very precious. During the school year, my teacher used to unlock the library before school for me so I could fill my need to read and read and read. I gobbled up The Black Stallion books and Jack London. I bought them all for my son as soon as he was old enough to read them. I never appreciated that wonderful teacher enough.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-24575440341109194832015-01-08T08:16:37.439-08:002015-01-08T08:16:37.439-08:00Hi Elsie. I do think reading to kids encourages th...Hi Elsie. I do think reading to kids encourages them to read on their own later!River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-60413380982631270362015-01-08T06:13:43.473-08:002015-01-08T06:13:43.473-08:00I used to read to my kids when they were itty bitt...I used to read to my kids when they were itty bitty and that encouraged them to find joy in reading now that they're older.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-77372228620225604232015-01-07T07:54:06.240-08:002015-01-07T07:54:06.240-08:00Gwen - They grow up too fast...though at the time ...Gwen - They grow up too fast...though at the time it doesn't seem like it. ;) I enjoyed reading to my kids, too, but they learned too quickly how to take over the job!River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-16065541715604394982015-01-07T07:52:33.207-08:002015-01-07T07:52:33.207-08:00Roland - A quiet corner with a book is one of my f...Roland - A quiet corner with a book is one of my fondest memories as well. I wish I still had some of the books from childhood. Arthur C Clarke was one of my favorites.River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-73457132829238388312015-01-07T07:49:23.015-08:002015-01-07T07:49:23.015-08:00Debi - Watching a child learn to read is the most ...Debi - Watching a child learn to read is the most awesome thing, isn't it? They have such delight in their accomplishments! :)River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-65479126906788744052015-01-07T06:40:53.467-08:002015-01-07T06:40:53.467-08:00I wasn't read to as a child, but I discovered ...I wasn't read to as a child, but I discovered books on my own once I started school and discovered the school library. My daughter, on the other hand, wouldn't go to bed without a story. I miss reading to her!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-21504008289911610672015-01-07T06:18:02.349-08:002015-01-07T06:18:02.349-08:00Another animal books lover - selection like Julie ...Another animal books lover - selection like Julie Flanders above. No memories of being read to very much, more of finding a quiet corner with a book. Still have original 1932 copy of Old Mr Fox by George Brooksbank - father's.Then moved on to Alan Garner and C S Lewis, so beginning my love of fantasy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-81207143070725040542015-01-07T06:04:20.905-08:002015-01-07T06:04:20.905-08:00I remember the Bobsey Twins. Loved them, read them...I remember the Bobsey Twins. Loved them, read them often. I think anyone who doesn't remember reading as a child was truly deprived. It's a joy, and I love watching young kids as they first start learning to read. It's great!debi o'neillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326849099713939434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-68483334894067999102015-01-06T17:28:25.525-08:002015-01-06T17:28:25.525-08:00Hi Patricia! I think high school kids lose interes...Hi Patricia! I think high school kids lose interest because it seems like work instead of enjoyment, don't you think? I'm so glad you rediscovered your love for reading!River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-64938027027087019982015-01-06T16:05:41.798-08:002015-01-06T16:05:41.798-08:00I was a huge reader when I was a child, and my sch...I was a huge reader when I was a child, and my school had programs that encouraged me to keep it up. Sadly, I stopped in middle school and high school and didn't pick it back up until I was in my twenties. I have no kids, but my sister does and she makes sure to read to hers nightly. Hopefully, they'll be big readers thanks to her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-80259112044701389942015-01-06T13:38:36.280-08:002015-01-06T13:38:36.280-08:00Cherie - You liked to do things for yourself. That...Cherie - You liked to do things for yourself. That's a good way to be! Dinosaurs... ;)River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-23560846345832372212015-01-06T13:37:14.185-08:002015-01-06T13:37:14.185-08:00Birgit - *snort* At least the beautiful pictures i...Birgit - *snort* At least the beautiful pictures inspired you to read! :D The fairy tales in the older books were darker than the cleaned-up versions around today, too.River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-84326297860371429582015-01-06T13:21:13.470-08:002015-01-06T13:21:13.470-08:00I loved reading as a child, but I hated being read...I loved reading as a child, but I hated being read to. I used to read a lot of Nancy Drew books and Sweet Valley High. My favorite childhood book was Syd Hoff's Danny and the Dinosaur.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-45667722056704505122015-01-06T12:04:24.640-08:002015-01-06T12:04:24.640-08:00I loved to read. When i was 4 I went through the A...I loved to read. When i was 4 I went through the Art Encyclopedia my mom had. Even though I couldn;t read the big words i loved the paintings and my favourite was Rubens "Rape of the Sabine Women" Now I didn't know what that meant or what was going on, I just loved the look of the fabric falling off the women and the horses of the men. I was lucky, many, many years later to actually see the painting in Munich. I recall reading "Call of the Wild", "And Then There Were None", Little House on the Prairie books, Grimm Fairy Tales and The Great Movie Stars"Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-13797073480937724012015-01-06T10:41:15.982-08:002015-01-06T10:41:15.982-08:00Julie - I've never heard of Freddie the Pig. N...Julie - I've never heard of Freddie the Pig. Now I feel deprived... ;) Yay on you for weekly library trips!River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-66839639917196503832015-01-06T10:39:47.157-08:002015-01-06T10:39:47.157-08:00Strayer - Another Bobsey Twin fan! Reading about t...Strayer - Another Bobsey Twin fan! Reading about the presidents was certainly ambitious for a child. Hats off to you for accomplishing it. :)River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-38645786487963283822015-01-06T10:37:23.206-08:002015-01-06T10:37:23.206-08:00Your kids are lucky, Jeff! You're showing them...Your kids are lucky, Jeff! You're showing them your love of adventure.River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-80808337299612958902015-01-06T10:36:44.353-08:002015-01-06T10:36:44.353-08:00All of my favorites when I was a kid were animal b...All of my favorites when I was a kid were animal books. Big surprise, right? I loved the Beatrix Potter books, Freddie the Pig, Paddington Bear, and Winnie the Pooh. My parents took me to the library at least once a week and I loved nothing more than library day. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-13032082073212773932015-01-06T10:36:11.046-08:002015-01-06T10:36:11.046-08:00Love that mix of styles, Catherine! :)Love that mix of styles, Catherine! :)River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-38901736503751765972015-01-06T10:23:21.207-08:002015-01-06T10:23:21.207-08:00I read the Bobsey Twin books also as a child. I ...I read the Bobsey Twin books also as a child. I also read a series of books, they were a dingy dark red bound, I recall, one about the life of each U.S. President.Strayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124298302997708537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-3475719800888652942015-01-06T09:32:55.086-08:002015-01-06T09:32:55.086-08:00I remember going to the library when I was young. ...I remember going to the library when I was young. It was in a converted house. There was a section with biographies of early Americans which I read through and then I discovered Jack London and then Greek mythology. I love reading to my kids. Just one more chapter is the usual refrain.Jeff Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374806472853391788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-19589769025911281492015-01-06T09:22:53.108-08:002015-01-06T09:22:53.108-08:00My mom read me books like Bambi. My dad read me Ed...My mom read me books like Bambi. My dad read me Edgar Allen Poe. Haha, guess that's why I love dark fiction so much!Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-28979745901830600112015-01-06T09:07:07.458-08:002015-01-06T09:07:07.458-08:00Very cool, Mary! I didn't live very near a lib...Very cool, Mary! I didn't live very near a library growing up so never developed the habit of checking out books, although my school had a robust system of borrowing books.River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.com