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Curious George
Author: Margret Rey
Reader: Mother
Age: 1
Context: This was the first book ever read to me. My mother chose this book because is was her favorite as a child. -
Once Upon a Potty
Author: Alona Frankel
Reader: Mother
Age: 18 mon-3
Context: This was my favorite book during my potty training days. My mother read it to me regularly. -
The Poky Little Puppy
Author: Janette Sebring Lowrey
Reader: Grandma
Age: 3 - 5
Context: My grandmother had a collection of Golden Books that she would read to me, but this one was my favorite. -
The Monster at the End of this Book
Author: Jon Stone
Reader: Parents
Age: 3 - 6
Context: My dad would read with such enthusiasm, and it would keep me excited about the next page. My dad traveled a lot for work, but whenever my mom would read this book it would make me think of my him. -
The Ernie and Bert Book
Author: Joe Mathieu
Reader: Mom
Age: 3 - 6
Context: My mother would read this book with me regularly. She would make it interactive, which was always memorable. -
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
Author: Dr Seuss
Reader: Me
Age: 7
Context: This was the first book I remember ever reading by myself -
Strega Nona
Author: Tomie dePaola
Reader: Teacher (Mrs Weiland)
Age: 7
Context: One of the first books read to me in the classroom that I still remember. -
Goosebumps
Author: R.L. Stine
Reader: Me
Age: 8 - 9
Context: These were the first chapter book series that caught my interest in reading for enjoyment. -
The Babysitters Club
Author: Ann M. Martin
Reader: Me
Age: 9 - 10
Context: These were the second series of chapter books I enjoyed, and I connected with, because I used to think babysitting would be so much fun -
American Girl
Author: Susan S. Adler
Reader: Me
Age: 9 - 10
Context: I remember connecting to these girls who were roughly my age. They also had dolls and collectible cards to go with each girl. -
BFG
Author: Roald Dahl
Reader: Me
Age: 11
Context: This was the first book I looked for and chose on my own, where I wasn't guided to or instructed to read. -
James and the Giant Peach
Author: Roald Dahl
Reader: Me
Age: 11
Context: I remember enjoying this book so much, that this was the first time I was concerned with who the author was. I then sought after other books he wrote to try and see if I was just as excited about those books as this one. -
The Good Son
Author: Unknown
Reader: Me
Age: 12
Context: This movie was out, and my mother told me I had to read the book before I could watch it. After reading the book, I still have not seen the actual movie. -
Diary of Ann Frank
Author: Ann Frank
Reader: Me
Age: 13
Context: This is the first non-fiction book I remember reading and losing myself in. -
A Child Called "It"
Author: Dave Pelzer
Reader: Me
Age: 17
Context: First time I bonded with my mom over a book. She originally read it, and recommended it to me. Throughout reading this book we would talk about the different events that occurred. -
BOB Books
Author: Bobby Lynn Maslen
Reader: Eliot (Oldest Daughter)
Age: Me - 29 & Eliot - 4
Context: These were the set of books I used to teach her how to read -
Fifty Shades of Grey
Author: E.L. James
Reader: Me
Age: 30
Context: First time my sister and I bonded over a book. We read the book then watched the movie -
You Will be Mine
Author: A. B. Santana
Reader: Me
Age: 33
Context: A friend of mine wrote this book, and she put my husband and I in the text as characters. -
The Spooky House
Author: Sally Rippin
Reader: Lenix (Daughter)
Age: 34
Context: This is the first chapter book my daughter has read to me. -
Who Was
Author: Kirsten Anderson
Reader: Eliot (Daughter)
Age: Me - 34 & Eliot - 8
Context: These are the books that currently keep my daughter engaged in reading.
