The doctor measured my stomach then tore the strip and gave it to Norah with an assignment: "Go home and see what baby doll or stuffed animal you can find that is the same length as your sister." So, after many unsuccessful tries on frogs and bears and puppy dogs, Norah found Avril at the bottom of her toy box.
"...the child should have a set time everyday to read for fun. Begin with half an hour for first graders, and build up to an hour of reading time daily... This is an important part of the child's education: it improves his reading skills, teaches him the habit of sitting still with a book, and reminds him that reading is fun... free reading ought to be spent on literature at or slightly below the child's present reading level so that he can simply enjoy himself. The easier reading will help him increase his speed." The Well Trained Mind: The Guide to Classical Education at Home by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
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