Learning to Read (poem) by Karen C Vanderlaan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on August 21, 2007

Indeed, Karen! Reading is such a precious gift and it is sad to know that many in this world do not have access to it. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by David Young

Reviewed on August 21, 2007

Excellent presentation, the great to teach our children to read, write, and dream. Our future lies with their smiles reaching out to America's destiny that we all had something to offer.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on August 21, 2007

It is a gift that we are all very thankful for and to share our words with others is the greatest gift of all.
Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on August 20, 2007

It truly is THE most memorable and exciting time of a young life in which, not only is the big, wide world all OUT there to be experienced, lived and felt... it is there to be learned about to. Literacy is the single most mind-expanding gift we can be taught and given and without it our communication and understanding is severely curtailed. Once we begin to grapple with shapes on a page, we can begin to look for signs and meanings elsewhere in the world around us. "Reading" comes in many shapes and forms. Love the photograph and the concentrated intensity coupled with freedom and joy it encompasses. TY Kate xx

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on August 20, 2007

The magic truly begins
As the doors of living begin to open

So very true!

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on August 20, 2007

Reading as a sickly child often confined to bed was my only means of escape and to this day if I need down time a book and a place away from outside influences are still my stress medicine. In this day and age of TV and video games etc it is still magic when a child learns and then learns to love reading.

Fee

Reviewed by Ted Bossis

Reviewed on August 20, 2007

Like any beginning - What a feeling unraveling -love -Ted

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on August 19, 2007

You state it well with your poetic pen Karen! Thanks for sharing!

Reviewed by Mary Coe

Reviewed on August 19, 2007

Excellent write. Enjoyed the read.

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on August 19, 2007

Too many in our Country still do not know how to read. Good one on knowing your A B C's