After lunch, we saw the lions sleeping in the sun and the big grey elephants spraying water with their trunks. I had a wonderful time. I was very tired when we got home, but I was very happy. It was the best day ever! 💡 Family bonding over a weekend trip. Simple vocabulary ideal for young readers.
: I learned about the daily chores and the hard work that goes into running a farm in the countryside. Quality Time
To understand A Day with Dad and Uncle Tom , one must first understand the world of 1963. John F. Kennedy was President (until November of that year). The Beatles had just released “Please Please Me” in the UK. A gallon of gas cost 30 cents. And for an 11-year-old girl like Sheila Robins, a “good day” did not involve screens, social media, or scheduled playdates.
A Day with Dad and Uncle Tom
Sheila Robins, now likely in her 70s if still alive, probably does not remember every word she wrote at 11. But somewhere, in the universe of stories, that day with Dad and Uncle Tom is still happening. The car is still driving down a two-lane road. The radio is still playing. And a little girl is learning that the best days are the ones you choose to write down.