One day not so long ago, Claire took time off from her busy schedule to help me and Judy with our reading.
"Grandpa, someday you'll be able to read without pointing at the words, and hopefully without moving your lips."
"And once you get past this 'See Spot run' phase, I hope to introduce you to some really fine literature."
"Remember, Grandma, 'When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking.' This is no time to mess up-- Grandpa's on the prowl with the camera."
"Good expression, Grandma. You must have remembered your vitamins."
"You and Grandpa did so well on your reading lessons I'm going to let you play with one of my favorite toys." 
Claire is a tender-hearted teacher-- she doesn't require book reports, summer reading lists, or vocabulary tests. A job well done earns one of these priceless smiles from her. And we've got hundreds of books we can't wait to share in the years ahead!
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