https://www.bookologymagazine.com/teach-it-forward/lasting_imprint Children's Literature Sun, 07 Mar 2021 19:30:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.bookologymagazine.com/teach-it-forward/lasting_imprint#comment-1796 Mon, 21 May 2018 00:39:00 +0000 https://www.bookologymagazine.com/?post_type=article&p=13797#comment-1796 Thank you, David! I just recently reread “Dear Mr. Henshaw” and agree completely about how perfectly Beverly Cleary captured the emotions of Leigh. I also enjoyed the subtle humor and many bittersweet moments in the book. I’ve never read it aloud but I think I’ll be adding it to my list of future read aloud! I appreciate you sharing your memories!

]]> https://www.bookologymagazine.com/teach-it-forward/lasting_imprint#comment-1795 Fri, 18 May 2018 17:12:53 +0000 https://www.bookologymagazine.com/?post_type=article&p=13797#comment-1795 What wonderful book recommendations, Maurna! And you are so right about the lasting impact a book read aloud to a class can have. Back when I was a classroom teacher, one of my favorite read alouds was “Dear Mr. Henshaw,” also by Beverly Cleary. Not only did the author perfectly capture the feelings of an “average” boy dealing with his parents’ divorce, but she also shows how a few small acts of kindness (on the part of Boyd Henshaw) can have a profound impact on a child’s life.

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