Books, Books, Books

    This weekend I was so proud of myself.  I officially gave away 3 bags of books.  That is a big deal for a #bookloving teacher who just can't get enough books.  But, who said I couldn't buy more books at the used bookstore?!
    If you read my post on February 6th, 10 Strategies to Help a Reticent Reader Love to Read you met my daughter Charlie.  It is always a dance with Charlie...I don't want to push her too much to read, but I want to offer it as a delicious activity that I love to do, and especially, I love to do with her.  
    So, back to the used bookstore, Homegoods in Soho...Remember, I had given away 3 bags of books?  (Remember how hard that is for me?)  Well, Charlie sat down on this darling blue (kids only) chair and I just couldn't help myself.  I started handing her books I thought she might like to read.  I absolutely let her choose...That's another post, the power of choice! 
     In the end we did buy...ok 1 bag of books!  (I can pack a bag really well and fit lots of books in one bag!)  Right now we are working our way through The Adventures of Hugo Cabret and she is reading Following Grandfather for her independent book.  I am just reminded, once again, of the power of books.