The Little Old Man Who Could Not Read, by Irma Simonton Black, is the story of a man who had no desire to learn to read. He made wooden toys and his wife took care of the food shopping. One day, his wife left for a visit. She gave the man a list of food items to buy. So, he headed to the store. There were food items with pictures on the labels. However, there were plenty of items with no pictures. The man looked for boxes and cans that resembled the list items. But to his surprise, when he opened them, he had purchased the wrong foods. He went to bed hungry. When his wife returned the next day, he told her that he NOW wanted to read. She taught him. He was able to read and identify the correct cans and boxes. He was even able to read letters written by children who loved his wooden toys!
Last week's Book of the Week focused on Wolf and Red having ninja skills. Well, the little old man eventually learned the skill of reading. Reading is one of the most important skills a person can learn. Our FIRST Book of the Week this summer (The Bee Tree) also stressed the importance of reading. As you continue to read, remember to choose books that will take you on adventures and leave you with a "taste" for more reading!
Remain a Ravenous Reader for life!
