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# 1 Reason to Read

Dear Dad,

 Do you like my hat? This phrase brings back very vivid memories of morning and evening greetings in the Allentown house. Waking up to Go, Dog. Go! quotes and eating cinnamon toast with my knees tucked into my over-sized, worn-out, Eagles t-shirt. That pretty much encapsulates ages five through nine. I know that when you said it you were basically guaranteed a comment and an eye roll about your clearly hatless head, but I hope you know that as an adult, it has become one of my favorite memories of my Dad. I love you and I'm so happy that I got a Dad who quoted talking dogs. Otherwise life could have been boring and who knows if I could be as proud about anybody else.

Love,
Molly

 Found note. True story. True dat! True dad.

 Go, Dads. Read! Happy Father's Day.


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  1. UnknownTuesday, August 13, 2013

    That is really cool! I grew up loving "Hop on Pop" By Dr-Seuss. I have a bunch of good memories of reading that with my Dad when I was little, the new baby books are pretty cool too, my Wife and I just picked up a ladybug baby book with a little squeaky thing to push, and I just hope that our little girl that is on the way loves it.

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    1. Linda McInnis, B.S.O.T., MEdTuesday, August 20, 2013

      You can start reading Hop on Pop to your daughter before she is born, as she nears her birth date! Thanks for visiting The Baby Book Nook.

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  2. UnknownFriday, February 16, 2018

    Do you wish to give your child life lessons the gift of imagination?Are you looking for more wholesome children’s books for your kids then read Ronald and Juanita Destra books.

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