Revisiting Christmas Wonder: 3 Books to Ignite Imagination
Savoring seasons is a worthwhile exercise in civility. No one will ensure that you make the most of each time of year, […]
Living the examined life
Living the examined life
An occasional series on beautiful works of literature for young and old
Savoring seasons is a worthwhile exercise in civility. No one will ensure that you make the most of each time of year, […]
E.B. White is likely best known for the children’s classic, “Charlotte’s Web.” White was inspired to write children’s stories by his niece, […]
In the Catholic Children’s Treasure Box, there are many charming and imaginative stories, games, and fancies. The series, originally magazines for children, […]
“The human spirit requir[es] more resources inside when outside it has less.” –Sophie Germain Many “empowering” books for girls are silly puff pieces. […]
Anyone who has spent time in the fictional world of Millicent Margaret Amanda will recall the details of her life. Memorably nicknamed […]
Who does not aspire to have a house full of good and well-loved books? It is obvious that many people do not […]
Rumer Godden’s imaginative stories for children evoke fairy tales. At once sumptuous and innocent, many of her stories, like The Story of […]
Combing the library stacks in the children’s section will often return drivel. Fuzzy illustrations of anthropomorphized bears who speak only in monosyllables, […]
What is it that makes large families so fascinating? A hundred years after the Gilbreth family welcomed their 12 children to the […]
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.“So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live […]