The best part of being a nanny, Katya thought, was reading children's books aloud to enraptured children like Tricia, for no one had read such books aloud to her when she'd been a little girl. There hadn't been such books in the Spivak household on County Line Road, nor would there have been any time for such interludes.
Katya cherishes her role as a nanny, particularly the joy of reading children's books to captivated children like Tricia. This experience is especially meaningful for her as she reflects on her own childhood, where she missed out on having someone read to her. The absence of such moments in her upbringing leaves a poignant mark on her perspective.
The Spivak household, where she grew up, lacked the time and opportunity for the shared joy of storytelling, making her current experiences with children all the more precious. For Katya, each story read is not just entertainment but also a chance to provide the nurturing and warmth she never received.
