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Wish for a father
who reads things he loves.
Reading out loud is passing on stories.
Wish for a mother
who matches your laugh.
Reading out loud is double the fun.
Wish for a brother
who shares what he has.
Reading together means
four ears
and four eyes.
Wish for a sister
who can see in the dark.
Reading out loud, anywhere, day or night.
Wish for an aunty
who does things just right.
Reading out loud is
an art you can learn.
Wish for an uncle
with an eye for the time.
Reading out loud's not something to miss.
Wish for the grandmother
everyone wants.
Those who were read to read to others in turn.
Wish for a grandfather who knows where he's from.
Reading out loud brings history to life.
Wish for a book.
Being read to will make a reader of you.
Translation | David Colmer