A Day With Dad And Uncle Tom By Sheila Robins 11yo 63 ((install))

At the end of the day, we sat on the tailgate of Uncle Tom’s truck and watched the sun go down. Dad put his arm around me, and Uncle Tom gave me his jacket because I was cold. He said, “Days like this are what life’s about, kid.” Dad nodded and said, “Yeah. Don’t forget this one.”

Attributed to Sheila Robins (Various basal reader anthologies) Era: Circa 1963 (Mid-20th Century) Genre: Realistic Fiction / Early Reader a day with dad and uncle tom by sheila robins 11yo 63

How the 11-year-old learns "unspoken" lessons from the two men. At the end of the day, we sat

That day with my dad and Uncle Tom was one I would never forget. It was a day filled with laughter, excitement, and quality time with the people I love. As I drifted off to sleep that night, I felt grateful for the special bond I share with my dad and Uncle Tom, and I knew that I would always treasure the memories of our adventures together. Don’t forget this one