Danny's Reading Problem and The Fun He Had Fixing It! by Nita Marie Clark is a heartwarming and engaging book that takes young readers on a journey of overcoming challenges with the help of family and a dash of fun. Aimed at kindergarten through 3rd-grade children, this delightful story is perfect for any child struggling with reading who could use a little encouragement. Danny, the protagonist, finds reading difficult, a problem many kids can relate to. During his stay with his grandparents over spring break, Danny decides it's time to tackle his reading woes. Grammy and Gramps come to the rescue with clever tricks and much love, showing Danny that learning can be enjoyable.

What stands out in Danny's Reading Problem and The Fun He Had Fixing It! is the supportive and loving relationship between Danny and his grandparents. Nita Marie Clark beautifully captures the warmth and wisdom that grandparents give. Their creative strategies for helping Danny read better are practical and easy for young readers to grasp, making this book both a story and a helpful guide for kids facing similar challenges. The vibrant and inviting illustrations by Kathy N. Doherty capture the essence of Danny's journey and the joy he experiences as he improves his reading skills. The book balances humor and education, ensuring that kids remain engaged while learning valuable lessons about perseverance and seeking help when needed. The author is a great-grandmother whose love for learning is passed on to future generations. This book is excellent for teaching young children to read and understand language.

Do you know what the most important word is in any story? According to Danny’s Grammy in Nita Marie Clark’s Danny’s Reading Problem and the Fun He Had Fixing It!, Grammy says quite simply that “the most important word to know … is the next one!” What a great incentive to help a struggling reader learn first to love reading and second to become a good reader. Danny is struggling to read. He turns to Grammy and Gramps for help. They make the experience one of fun and games so Danny doesn’t feel like he’s stupid just because he can’t read – at least, not yet. Remember, some of the greatest minds in history, like Einstein, couldn’t read right away. So, everyone learns to read in their own way and in their own time. The simple fact that Danny wants to fix his reading handicap is a step in the right direction.

Nita Marie Clark’s early chapter book, Danny’s Reading Problem and the Fun He Had Fixing It!, is a powerful story about not giving up. Told in simple language so the struggling young reader in your home or class can easily follow along, this story moves at a fast pace, full of humor and fun. There are a few colorful illustrations to add more life to the narrative. The author’s informative disclaimer at the beginning provides readers with some background on reading philosophies and the author’s own background in education which began in 1943, in a one-room school. The story is both encouraging and educational.

Many children have a hard time learning to read, and so does Danny, the young protagonist of Danny's Reading Problem and the Fun He Had Fixing It! by Nita Marie Clark. Danny is determined to solve his problem, so he turns to the wisest person he knows - his Grammy - for counsel, and she does not hesitate to help him. After suggesting that she and Danny spend the next six days trying to find a solution, Grammy gives him the first piece of precious advice — that he does not need a book to practice reading. Danny can read words everywhere and visualize them, thanks to his... third eye. What else will Grammy, together with Gramps, come up with to help their grandson?

Nita Marie Clark's story will entertain young readers and, at the same time, will provide an easy-to-use strategy for adults who want to help them. Danny's Reading Problem and the Fun He Had Fixing It! offers many useful ideas for parents and teachers who need guidance to help children overcome their reading problems. Danny's story helps identify the difficulties young readers may face, thus making it much easier to help them overcome the obstacles. I enjoyed Grammy's funny story about weird zebras and angry elephants, and I liked how she explained the letters C, K, Q, Y, and X. I sincerely hope that a lot of young readers will find this book helpful and that it will be the first of many books that they will easily be able to read.

Sometimes, youngsters struggle to learn how to read through conventional methods. Danny's Reading Problem and The Fun He Had Fixing It! by Nita Marie Clark follows the adventures of a young boy just like that. Featuring illustrations by Kathy N. Doherty, the book opens with young Danny spending time with his beloved Grammy and Gramps while his parents attend a science conference during spring break. When Grammy is made aware that Danny is having trouble with reading, she immediately takes it upon herself to teach Danny the art of using his "third eye." Soon, Danny starts to become a wording monster. After writing him a short illustrated story using almost all the letters in the alphabet, Grammy ensures Danny becomes even more confident in his reading ability. She continues her lessons until he is ready to learn on his own.

Danny's Reading Problem and The Fun He Had Fixing It! is a captivating read that is entertaining and educational in equal measure. Nita Marie Clark tells a heartwarming story about a young boy learning lessons on reading from his grandparents through fun little interactive tasks. The lessons demonstrated in this book are an ingenious way to instill a love of reading in young children from an early age. Clark's characters are funny, charming, and very wholesome. I loved Danny's relationship with his Grammy and Gramps. Additionally, the illustrations by Kathy N. Doherty capture the essence of Clark's storytelling beautifully, especially the characters' facial expressions. In conclusion, this picture book will appeal to kids, parents, reading coaches, and teachers alike. I very much enjoyed it and heartily recommend it.