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Cape administrator visits Rehoboth students as guest reader

November 29, 2022

Each Friday, Rehoboth Elementary School teacher Tina Windsor hosts a read-aloud guest for her fifth-grade class. Readers include parents, other teachers and community members.

Cape Henlopen School District Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jenny Nauman visited the class Nov. 4, and chose to read the book, “Jake the Growling Dog,” by Samantha Shannon. The story follows Jake, a dog who is misunderstood by the other characters in the book because of his constant growling. He growls when he is happy and excited but is unintentionally scaring everyone away. At the conclusion of the book, the forest friends quickly realize they were wrong about Jake, and that he is really fun-loving and friendly despite his growl.

“I love any opportunity to read to students,” said Nauman. “As an avid reader and reading specialist by trade, I jump at the chance to share a book with students. This book highlights the power of being kind, and celebrates diversity and friendship. I chose it because it resonates with young readers, encouraging them to think about and consider how they may judge others based on outward appearances, and how those judgments can often lead to missing the opportunity to meet someone really wonderful.”

Fifth-graders enjoyed the read-aloud session and also had the opportunity to make the connection between the book and the Leader in Me Habits they practice throughout the day.

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