Motivating, exciting, rewarding and global are all words used to describe this book. It offers the gift in which every child should receive, which is the gift of becoming a READER. In Anthony Learns to Read, Anthony feels the wonderful excitement of learning to read. He begins by learning his letters, then his sounds, then words and puts them all together to make sentences he can read. His mother motivates him every step of the way and they are both excited at the end of the story when Anthony receives the gift of becoming a true READER. Reading is essential to everyone so let's help children all around the world become great READERS! All children should know that Anthony became a great reader and they can do the same!