Yesterday, I talked about being so thankful for my 5 senses. Along with the ability to see, I'm thankful for the ability to read.
"According to the CIA World Factbook it is estimated that the overall world literacy rate was 82%." (Wiki Answers)
I learned to read in the first grade with the "Dick and Jane" books. I still remember all about their pets, Puff and Spot. It wasn't long before I graduated to chapter books and began devouring every book in the library.
Oh, the wonderful books of my childhood: The Wind in the Willows, Bambi, The Bobbsey Twins, Heidi, and all the little biography books I used to check out at school. I remember reading about Betsy Ross, Martha Washington and Abraham Lincoln. I can't forget all the Laura Ingalls Wilder books, and The Boxcar Series and all the Nancy Drew books. I even read "The Five Little Peppers," which gives you an idea how old I am.
Reading has kept me entertained, informed and inspired. I thank God I learned to read - and I thank Him He used a teacher to do it!
All during the month of November, I will be sharing my gratitude for all God has given me. I'm joining Joyful Reader on her Giving Thanks Challenge at her blog, Encouragement for Daily Bible Reading.
I was surprised to note read that the literacy rate is so high in the world. Hurray.
ReplyDeleteI love being able to read as well. You mentioned many of my childhood favourites like The Bobbsey Twins and Heidi. I still have my copy of "The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew"!
I will go check out The Giving Thanks Challenge. I am also writing a daily gratitude at my blog, many times it is the last thing on that day's post.
We shared a lot of favorites . . . Bambi, biographies, and yes, "Five Little Peppers." I'd like to read them all over again.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I remember all those wonderful books. THe biographies too! sorry I have been absent this weekend. Very busy times! on to the next post! :)
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