KHQ Right Now - News and Weather for Spokane and North Idaho | My Favorite Book with Gonzaga's Robert Sacre

Gonzaga Center Robert Sacre walked into Garfield Elementary School in Spokane with a copy of Dr. Seuss' classic book of rhymes "Hop on Pop" and prepared to read his favorite childhood book to a group of preschoolers. And while the students- ages three to five- were distracted by their 7'0" guest, they quickly settled down to listen to a story.

His selection of "Hop on Pop" makes perfect sense when Sacre describes Dr. Seuss as "the first rap artist of all time."

"I loved listening to the rhymes when my mom would read me the Dr. Seuss books. So I enjoyed being read to and always learning how to read. It was just a closer bond to my parents and I enjoyed it all the time and just loved it when my mom would read to me."

His advice to parents with young children- make reading a priority every day.

"Parents should read to their children fifteen minutes a night- because it's the most important thing for someone to be successful."

The Garfield preschoolers posed for a picture with their famous basketball playing guest. 

"I enjoyed reading with the kids- I know they enjoyed listening to a different book," Sacre said after reading the 64-page book. "They seemed not to know what "Hop on Pop" was- so I enjoyed reading a new book to them."