[KathieK]

The Little Prince (as mentioned before) only in English, not French, because I struggled with French all through Junior and Senior High School! "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye."

And Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. Although a lifelong reader, Mr. O'Dell's tale made me want to write children's literature and eventually launched me into a lifetime of library work.

I love that this thread was created and that so many of you are contributing to it! Perhaps there could be a HUGE book swap in Atlanta next year!