I’ve been reading a lot of children’s Christmas books to my 2-going-on-3 year old this season, but this one stood out. It’s the story of a mouse with a problem: an uncomfortable and dusty hole; he wants a new home. He finds a new home in the manger the family has put out for Christmas,Continue reading “A Sweet Christmas Story for Kids: Mortimer’s Christmas Manger”
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One Year of Classic Reads
This is my 47th post, one day after my 1 year anniversary of starting this blog. My original goal was one post per week, which would be 52 in a year. My posts were much more sporadic at first, and I was also figuring out how to start my own business this year, so I’llContinue reading “One Year of Classic Reads”
Frankenstein, or Modern Prometheus
Frankenstein isn’t just a story about a crazy scientist and a horrifying, murderous monster. It’s a deep, thought-provoking work about the human condition, written with beautifully prose.
The Genius of Jules Verne in Journey to the Center of the Earth
Genius is a word that is thrown around too often nowadays, but after reading Journey to the Center of the Earth, I think Jules Verne is one person who deserves that title.
The Mystery of the Missing Father in The Railway Children
E. Nesbit influenced many children’s writers after her, including C. S. Lewis and J.K. Rowling. She is known for her humor, creativity, and insight into how children think. The Railway Children is an example of this.
Wonder, Comedy, and Irony in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Who was Lewis Carroll and why did he write Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland? Visit my blog to find out!
Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant: An Easter-Inspired Tale
I wanted to share a story that surprised and touched me. I love Oscar Wilde’s writings, from “The Importance of Being Earnest” to “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” But did you know he wrote a beautiful children’s story? Here is The Selfish Giant. There are many illustrated and video versions of this story. I thinkContinue reading “Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant: An Easter-Inspired Tale”
The Origins of the Nutcracker
Chances are, by now you have probably heard the familiar, lilting lullabies and imaginative symphonies of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” this holiday season. As a lover of the music, the story, and dance, my inner classic literature nerd was curious to read E.T.A. Hoffman’s original story behind this holiday tradition. I am happy to report thatContinue reading “The Origins of the Nutcracker”
Classic Reads 