“Bones and Biscuits”: An Uncontroversial Introduction to Enid Blyton
Will you please tell me something? How much would a seaside cost to buy? I’ll tell you why I want one. It […]
Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and Charming Swedish Childhoods
While the British Isles seem to have some of the most praise-worthy mothers in the universe of children’s stories, Swedish children seem […]
“The Boxcar Children” Series: Everything You Need to Know
The Boxcar Children is a longstanding series of chapter books. Aimed at readers in grades 2-6, there are now more than 160 […]
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, […]
E.B. White’s “The Trumpet of the Swan” and Freedom Well Understood
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, […]
The Treasure Box Reminds Us of Boredom So Sweetly Remembered
In the Catholic Children’s Treasure Box, there are many charming and imaginative stories, games, and fancies. The series, originally magazines for children, […]
Cheryl Bardoe’s “Nothing Stopped Sophie”: A Story about a Lady Mathematician That Actually Inspires
“The human spirit requir[es] more resources inside when outside it has less.” –Sophie Germain Many “empowering” books for girls are silly puff pieces. […]
Joyce Lankester Brisley’s “Milly-Molly-Mandy” Stories: Sweetness Itself and Enduring Enchantment
Anyone who has spent time in the fictional world of Millicent Margaret Amanda will recall the details of her life. Memorably nicknamed […]
The Secret to Becoming a Reading Family
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 “The Doll’s House” and the Lesson of Beauty Found in Old Things
Rumer Godden’s imaginative stories for children evoke fairy tales. At once sumptuous and innocent, many of her stories, like The Story of […]