![]() And through his journey we all learn about the redemptive, transformative, and enduring power of love.Ĭharlotte's Web by E.B. Then, in an unexpected event, Edward Tulane is thrust into the depths of despair and only thru the kind acts of others is he taught the meaning of love.Įach of his various handlers and owners throughout his journey contribute to Edward's salvation in a small way. The china doll is made to feel special and is loved so much by his owner that he can't conceive he holds any other position than the center of the universe. In The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane we are given a glimpse of arrogance gone wild. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. As L'Engle says in her medal acceptance speech, "A book, too, can be a star, `explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,' a living fire to lighten the darkness leading out into the expanding universe." This is a story where you can be instantly swept from our planet to a dark world filled with four-armed eyeless yetis, or a grey planet of perfect order, and somehow it feels wholly real.Ī Wrinkle in Time is a novel that expanded my horizons as a young child and has done so again. L'Engle also had a truly sublime writing style - she wrote in a rich, almost sensual style with lots of little details that make you feel like you are actually present with the characters. Years later, reading it with my duo, it did so again.Ī Wrinkle in Time is a book that defies easy classification - it isn't typical fantasy or sci-fi, it's a children's novel that integrates physics and philosophy into the story, and it's rife with religious symbolism. My memory of reading this book as a child is so vivid it undoubtedly made an impact on me at the time. Which is when Little Miss Thang grabs the books and takes a turn reading.Īmy's Top Five: Chapter Books to Read with Kids:Ī Wrinkle in Time has remained, to this day, one of my all time favorite books. I believe each book on this list weaves timeless and universal themes through eloquent prose incorporating unexpected characters and intriguing plots. I am also not afraid to admit that every single one of them made me cry. ![]() This list contains, in my humble opinion, a special class of literature: children's books which have as much to offer to adults as children. My kids are quite competent readers on their own, but I still love cuddling in bed or on the couch and fully immersing ourselves - transporting all three of us to another world - through the imagery and prose of a really good book. ![]() Watching their faces light up as they grasped a new sound and could put together - Dog on a log - was one of the true joys of motherhood.īut what I really love, is reading true children's literature with my children. I enjoyed endured Where is Baby's Belly Button so many times the flap covering baby's belly button is nowhere to be found. Yes, I enjoyed reading to my duo when they were wee little tikes. I love turning the pages, anticipating the next twist, and cheering for the underdog.Īnd what I've discovered in the past few years is that I also love reading with my children. I love the escape, the fantasy, the surprises, and the emotional releases books provide.
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