In this post I'm going to talk about each of the March sisters individually. I'll share the lessons I think can be learned from their character growth as well as how they've matured over the course of the book.
Category: Bookish Thoughts
Talking Animals and E.B. White
In today's post I'm going to look closely at E.B. White's three classic children's books and see how he approaches portraying realistic talking animals in them.
My Reading Journey
Sometimes it's easy to forget what kind of reader I used to be in the past and the variety of books I enjoyed at different ages. This is especially true as I've grown to develop a strong taste and distaste for certain books, which has certainly changed the way I see stories. I was surprised… Continue reading My Reading Journey
Stories to Mature With
There are some stories that continue to mean more to me every time I read them, and I'm confident they will continue to do so for the rest of my life. In today's post I'm going to share three of these books with you.
Thoughts on A Wrinkle in Time
This is one of my very favorite books (which might come as a surprise considering it's significantly different than my usual taste in books), and I have read it at least three times all the way through.
Gardening Picture Books
It's finally that warm time of year when the flowers are beginning to bloom. In honor of that, this seemed like a great time to write a post about my favorite gardening picture books. The books are The Gardener, Miss Rumphius, and A Little More Beautiful. 🙂
The Story of Mary Poppins
P. L. Travers' desire for the books was that not only would Mary Poppins become the practically perfect new nanny for the children, she would also have an effect on the whole family (the father in specific) that would be moving enough to bring them together.
The Country Bunny
Today, while I was flipping through a stack of old Easter books we keep in our attic, I found this wonderful treasure of a story. The Country Bunny, by Du Bose Heyward is one of my very favorite picture books for this time of year.
The Austin Family Chronicles, by Madeleine L’Engle
The Austin Family Chronicles has become one of my new favorite series over the last few weeks. I am amazed by the ability L'Engle has of weaving incredible stories that not only entertain, but also offer thoughtful insight at deeper, more meaningful matters.
3 Books to Read by Scott O’Dell
I certainly can't claim to have read all of Scott O'Dell's books, but today I thought I'd discuss the three that have stood out to me from the ones I have read.
For the Love of Stories 