I have recently been reading another fabulous book by author Dean Koontz. His writing style has many humorous elements and whimsical characters such as Odd Thomas. While reading I was struck by one of those AHA moments. In this case it was when a character in the book was reformed from a life of evil by reading a simple children’s book. His miraculous “cure” did not take place overnight, but the fact that it started with a children’s book really got me thinking.
Just the idea that a book could change your perspective and outlook on life was enough to make me to encourage all of you to pick up a book again. Of course if you’re reading this blog – that’s just as good as a book. I find that fiction often reveals surprising truths about real life when you least expect it. It makes for fascinating reading – especially when there are so many great writers out there – both adult and children’s authors.
I hope you will all support your local libraries and to help the children in your life get reading. It doesn’t matter so much what they read – just that they do. Instilling a love of reading instills a love of learning, and who among us is not better off with a bit of that?
For some great ideas please visit Jen Robinson’s book page and Naperville’s Public Library children section with listings of favorite characters, book authors and book listings for children.
One reason I want to write is I was so heavily influenced by books when I was a child. I still am, of course. I have a lot of trouble with eyestrain, so I’m really grateful for audio books… I just listened to the whole Harry Potter series for the second time. Bless J. K. Rowling for her influence on kids of all ages.
What a great post! I hadn’t run across that particular Dean Koontz book. I’ll have to give it a look. Anyway, of course I agree with you about the importance of instilling a love of reading. Thanks so much for the referral!
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