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        Reading was not Ms. Rastetter's favorite thing to do as a child.  As a result, she has worked hard to motivate her students and instill a passion for reading that will follow them and assist them through their whole life.  Fond memories she shared were of being read to and one of her favorite stories was Tikki Tikki Tembo.  This story is the retelling of an old Chinese folktale and two brothers.  Current favorites are Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and the Click, Clack Moo series by Doreen Cronin. 

        Mrs. Marit Bucy has a fondness for Ribsy, by Beverly Cleary, a story about a creative, intelligent dog and Seven Silly Eaters            by Mary Ann Hoberman, goes on about picky food eaters.

    Mrs.Combs, whose mother was an avid reader, remembers trips to the library on the weekend.  Some of her favorite stories are The Giving Tree, by Shel Silvertein, Corduroy by Don Freeman and The Little House on the Prairie series.  She loves to read funny, silly, rhymy stories to her son, Griffin.  A favorite poem by Shel Silverstein, " Sick," is a cherished memory.  Finally, she shared a very special story called The Great Smokey Mountain Salamander Ball by Lisa Hortsam takes the reader on a journey to another world.

    Try some of these suggestions when looking for a new book at your library or bookstore.  Thanks for sharing, ladies!!