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| Cartoon by Grant Snider |
As Grant Snider so apply illustrates, a child is likely to fall in love with a single book. At least, initially. Still, no matter how many times I read the same story, a child curled up in my lap feels like I found Ponce de León's elixir.
We moved to Nebraska to be close to our grandchildren. It
was a great decision. We experience unexpected tidbits of joy every day. I've
made a discovery, however. When my wife or I engage in a new activity with any
of our grandkids, the initial fun wears out far earlier for us than for them.
They can go on forever. That's one of the reasons reading to a child is such a
good idea for grandparents. The child learns to use their imagination and
reading becomes a pleasurable remembrance they carry throughout their lives.
And grandparents get to sit in a comfy chair—something
I can do longer than my grandkids.
