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I, for one, have never stopped reading children's books and I am about to turn 70! Part of it is legacy from reading to my children constantly (they are glad I did) and part of it is the teacher in me, too. A book you've read before is an old friend, always ready to soothe and entertain. My son and his wife read to their newborn in the hospital, and will never stop. Reading gives depth and breadth to life.

My blind grandson reads constantly, in Braille, and listens to audio books.

Eric Carle is one of my favorite author/illustrators too!

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Responses like your to my Eric Carle post have been wonderful. I still have the books I read as a kindergartener. “Harry the Dirty Dog” and “Gus and the Baby Ghost” (glad I got those in hardback, they withstood my wear and tear). I read them to my daughter and the magic all came back.

Even though it was possible, I never read an Eric Carle book when I was a kid. But I love the artwork and his repetitive style makes reading easy for my daughter.

I don't think I could live without books. I read at least one book a week. You are right. Reading gives depth and breadth to life. I couldn't have said it better myself.