Our local chief executives must feel harassed or embarrassed when I call them to take the stage and read a children's story book in front of a large audience. They may have felt that story books are for children. But since I give them no other option, they dutifully comply. Mayor Rex read I love You Night and Day by Smriti Prasadam-Halls like he was reading an Executive Order. But he stopped when the teachers chorused and reminded him to read the story "with feelings". It must have been difficult for a Mayor who thinks Valentine's day was created by Hallmark and other firms to boost their sales. He may not be aware of it, but reading children's books makes us confront good and wonderful feelings. Every leader can benefit from remembering and re-living what is true, pure and good.