lesson 9: being read to is wonderful

"When we were in grade four, my teacher read us the book Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang. I loved it."

"And what did you learn from this book with the odd title."

"That stories can transport you and books bring moments of magic into normal lives, absurdity and imagination are great things, and that it is really nice to be read to."

"Good lessons."

"I agree."

An old (1976) CBC interview with Richler about the book Wait for it, he reads to you from the book--Ingrid grins wildly-- (I love how Richler is being interviewed about a children's book with his small son and the first thing he does is light up. But also, how tender he is with his son and how that's what matters... Times have changed.)