Because everyone loves a good story
Celebrating Dr. Seuss!
It’s March, and that means National Reading Month! I remember Reading Month in elementary school; we would bring books and snacks and would wait as eagerly as Pavlov’s dogs to hear the reading bell ring during the day. That bell meant we could stop…
Awesome Children’s Books, Part 5: Bread and Jam for Frances
When it comes to food, there is a definite difference between being picky and being particular. I’ve never been picky about what I eat. I enjoy almost all flavors, and I’ll try just about anything once: fried alligator, horse steak, a whole tiny squid……
Awesome Children’s Books, Part 4: “Where the Wild Things Are”
If you’ve never read “Where the Wild Things Are,” by Maurice Sendak, then I’m not sure where you’ve been all your life, but I know where you need to go: to the library. A.S.A.P. The book will take you less than two minutes to…
Awesome Children’s Books, Part 3: Little Bear
This week we’ll look at one of my favorite book series from when I was younger. Grab some tea and cookies, and settle in for a good read! A Little-Known Author Currently on my bookshelf, I have four of the five original Little Bear…
Awesome Children’s Books: Winnie-the-Pooh
A.A. Milne, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh was a quintessential author of children’s books not only because of his unforgettable characters but also because of his charming, humorous style.
Awesome Children’s Books: A Brief Hiatus from the Hero’s Journey
I’m of the opinion that a well-written children’s book will be enjoyed by humans of all ages. C.S. Lewis agrees, saying, “I am almost inclined to set it up as a canon that a children’s story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad children’s story.”
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