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“My mother was a reader, and she read to us. She read us Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde when I was six and my brother was eight; I never forgot it.” quote by Stephen King
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“My mother was a reader, and she read to us. She read us Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde when I was six and my brother was eight; I never forgot it.”

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Shining, Stephen King, 1977

A mother sharing stories creates lasting memories and shapes a child's imagination.

In simple terms: Parents reading together builds lasting memories.

Key Takeaway

Read aloud to children regularly.

Themes

family storytelling memory imagination growth

Mood

nostalgic warm reflective

Type

personal educational

When to use this quote

  • family bedtime
  • school reading programs
  • literacy workshops

Key Concepts

Literature parental influence early childhood development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does shared reading affect your values?
  • What stories shaped your childhood?
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Children may not retain all details without discussion.

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