You don’t have to have children or grandchildren to read a children’s book. There’s no age limit on who can read a children’s book.
The other day, I was out on my morning walk with my neighbour and walking partner. She was telling me about an interesting book she was reading by Wayne Dyer. She mentioned that the same author had written a children’s version of the same book. Intrigued, I immediately wondered how the author would take an adult book and filter it down to a message for children.
I did a quick online search of my local library to see if they had it, and when I found it listed, I put a hold on the book. Last week, I got a call that my book request was now available for me to pick up.
I went through the self serve kiosk at the library a bit embarrassed to be taking out a children’s book when I had no children to read it to. When I got home, I got a funny look from my partner as I settled down to read it.
Wow, it was great! The book was No Excuses! How what you say can get in your way by Wayne Dyer and Kristina Tracy. I puttered through it in about 15 minutes, pausing to look at the colourful illustrations and taking my time on each page. Then I flipped back over the pages, enjoying it again.
What did I learn?
Children’s books are fun to read! I enjoyed the large print, clear language; and the story was inviting and thought provoking. About the message in the book, I became more attuned to hearing when I or others use excuses. So I guess it “worked”.
A couple of months ago, I picked up a graphic novel. It sure felt like a step back to my younger years, and comic books!
How about you? Are you stretching your reading?