Rollo Learning to Read

"Rollo Learning to Read" by Jacob Abbott is a story about a young boy named Rollo as he begins to learn how to read. Rollo is excited to read, but soon learns that it will take work and dedicated practice. With the help of his father, who establishes reading practice with his sister Mary, Rollo steadily improves his skills while learning the value of sticking with a difficult task. Through his reading journey, the story highlights the importance of family encouragement as a key part of learning.