The Little Old Man Who Could Not Read cover

The Little Old Man Who Could Not Read

by Irma Simonton Black

Imagine living in a world where you could not read. Imagine how hard a simple task such as shopping would become. This whimsical tale, told with humor and grace, portrays the frustration of a little old man who got everything all mixed up because he could not read. Endearing illustrations by Seymour Fleishman bring the little old man to life. Originally printed in 1968.

Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?