Children's Books
You remember the old children's books we used to get read each night before bed? Ones like Good Night Moon, My Fuzzy Blanket, The Little Prince and Tell Me Cat? The old Dr. Seuss books like Oh The Places You Will Go, Red Fish Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, and of course, the most famous, Cat in the Hat? As I am an avid reader and love books of all kinds, I will always love a good book. But, I have to say children's books have always been, and always will be, a favorite of mine. Good Night Moon was my favorite book when I was little. My Papi would read it to me just before bed for many years.
When I began to read myself, it was one I would go back and read ever so often just because it's so sweet. As i got older and my little brother was born, I read it a few times to him before bed. My Mum and I began reading the Chronicles of Narnia when I was about 7 or 8. I think I was a bit young at that age, though I quickly climbed to things like Nancy Drew, and the Hardy Boys. After that, it was anything I could get my hands on. I read Frank Peretti, Ted Dekker, and then I finally went back to C.S. Lewis. Since then, I have read the Chronicles of Narnia somewhere between 8 and 9 times. In my humble opinion, Dr. Seuss is still the best children's author of all time.
Seriously, while Good Night Moon will always be my favorite book for when I was teeny tiny, Dr. Seuss' books are so delightful, and all have a deeper meaning to them. Think about The Butter Battle Book for instance. For those of you who have never read it, the story line of the book is two different villages which have a wall separating them. The Villages are divided and at war simply because one side likes the butter for their toast on the top, while the other likes it on the bottom. While at first glance this may appear silly, the deeper meaning is that so often times, we as humans, fight and bicker over the most ridiculous stuff, like how butter should be on toast. That is one of the many reasons I so love his books. Not to mention, if he simply stated such nonsensical musings to adults, they would have him locked in a padded cell. I have to admit, my brains runs much like Dr. Seuss', in that when I get lost in my thoughts, I really would sound like a mad hatter.
So, my bloggers, here's to all the mad things we think about, and the wonderful books they produce for our children! Goodnight!
When I began to read myself, it was one I would go back and read ever so often just because it's so sweet. As i got older and my little brother was born, I read it a few times to him before bed. My Mum and I began reading the Chronicles of Narnia when I was about 7 or 8. I think I was a bit young at that age, though I quickly climbed to things like Nancy Drew, and the Hardy Boys. After that, it was anything I could get my hands on. I read Frank Peretti, Ted Dekker, and then I finally went back to C.S. Lewis. Since then, I have read the Chronicles of Narnia somewhere between 8 and 9 times. In my humble opinion, Dr. Seuss is still the best children's author of all time.
Seriously, while Good Night Moon will always be my favorite book for when I was teeny tiny, Dr. Seuss' books are so delightful, and all have a deeper meaning to them. Think about The Butter Battle Book for instance. For those of you who have never read it, the story line of the book is two different villages which have a wall separating them. The Villages are divided and at war simply because one side likes the butter for their toast on the top, while the other likes it on the bottom. While at first glance this may appear silly, the deeper meaning is that so often times, we as humans, fight and bicker over the most ridiculous stuff, like how butter should be on toast. That is one of the many reasons I so love his books. Not to mention, if he simply stated such nonsensical musings to adults, they would have him locked in a padded cell. I have to admit, my brains runs much like Dr. Seuss', in that when I get lost in my thoughts, I really would sound like a mad hatter.
So, my bloggers, here's to all the mad things we think about, and the wonderful books they produce for our children! Goodnight!
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