We hope you are working hard at the Reading Marathon and ordering away on the
Scholastic book fair! It feels like there is suddenly a lot going on at school, and as
fellow parents, we appreciate you taking the time to set these things up!
As a fun little feature, we wanted to share with you a few of our favorite childhood
books this week!
Mrs. Samuel
Growing up I LOVED Go, Dog, Go! by P.D. Eastman. I have fond memories of my sister
reading it to me before I could read it myself, and her voices and the pictures would
make me laugh and laugh!
As I grew older, I fell in love with the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. For
a number of years, I would reread the entire series each year. When I revisit them
now, I get such a cozy and nostalgic feeling!
As many girls of the early 90s did, I read every Baby-Sitter’s Club book I could get my
hands on. I even had the board game!
When I outgrew those, I found the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery,
books that I still enjoy rereading today. (And I was Diana Barry in our high school
play! I dyed my blond hair black for the role, which is dedication, as well as a terrible
fashion decision.)
Mrs. Snyder
Between my mom who loved to act out stories, and my grandma who just so
happened to teach preschool AND high school English, reading was a big part of my
childhood! Goldilocks and the Three Bears was a favorite of mine as a young child.
Once I was able to read, I gobbled up Mrs. Piggle Wiggle books (by Betty MacDonald)
and anything by Beverly Cleary. I especially enjoyed Ramona Quimby, Age 8. Just
like Mrs. Samuel, I loved all the Little House books (by Laura Ingalls Wilder) and as I
got older, I read every Nancy Drew mystery (by Carolyn Keene) I could get my hands
on. If I had to pick a favorite book, it would have to be The Lion, The Witch and the
Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis because of the opportunity it gave me as a reader to travel
to a magical land called Narnia.
Happy Reading!
