It’s been 42 years since I was in the first grade. I can prove it, too. My first reader was a “Dick and Jane” book! LOL

I don’t remember having any problems learning to read, so I guess, despite how boring these books were, they got the job done.

I am curious about the Rockets book. Who was the illustrator? The illustrations (inside the book) look very much like Tomie dePaola’s work. I’m just curious. He books are among those that I read to my grandchildren. Oliver Button Is a Sissy was one of our favorites.

hugs,
Tina

My first reader was Fun With Dick and Jane. And, while I don’t actually have a copy of it, I did manage to find this photo of it online.

Fun With Dick and Jane was used for the first half of first grade. After that, we read Our New Friends. (Couldn’t find a good photo.) Here’s a page from one of the two books. (Not sure which one, though.)

Memories!

Jeanne

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Oh, don’t I know it! I fantasize about seeing my book(s)on the shelves. Ah, the dreams…

Thanks, I appreciate the support. It is so exciting to hear back from the editors with good news!

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Michele

I look forward to the day that I walk into Barnes and Noble and see my book on the shelves.

Congrats on the editors telling you to submit!

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Michele

P.S. The Tears of the Fairies? Sounds like an interesting post. I’m off to read it!

I’m too old too know about “Rockets” but it looks like it was fun to read. I started first grade in 1967 and our reader was Dick and Jane. It too was fun but learning was based on repetition instead of phonics.

“See Jane run. Run, run, run.”

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I’m glad you have those books from your childhood. You’re right, they’re treasures! And, it is amazing how some dreams never fade – they only grow stronger in time.

@Janna – Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed my little Rockets story.

You’re unplugged? Hmmm…. gonna have to go read that one!

*smiles*
Michele

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@ Michele: Thank you for sharing this beautiful memory with us. I don’t remember how I approached Kindy. I know I’ve always been reserved and shy. My mother had serious concerns about that. But I grew into my younger school years. High school was another matter.

I also don’t remember the first book I learnt to read but I still have a few of my precious books from those early days. A pair have gold leaf across the top of the pages. They’re collections of nursery tales. Treasure.

I do remember that at that fragile age I knew I’d be a writer. Like you, I imagined my name on the spine and covers of books. It’s amazing how some dreams never fade.

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