Favorite Hideaways for Reading Books
May 30, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Parenting
From my perch in the maple tree beside the kitchen door to the old farmhouse we called home, I could spy upon all who entered and exited. Not that they had anything to hide nor I for remaining unseen. However, I often took a book here, along with an apple, and read until it became uncomfortable.
Why? Because I wondered if I was like Cousin Ina, my grandmother’s youngest cousin, who was close to my mom in age. I recall once when she visited, Cousin Ina told of climbing the tree in her family’s yard, hiding away and reading. So I thought it would be fun, too.
I had other enjoyable places to read, but the one in the tree is my most memorable. Although I’ve learned to read anywhere, as do my daughter and grandchildren, I think we all have favorite places.
Where do your children like to read? Do you have a favorite place to read to them? A cozy corner for yourself?
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen
