The section on The Little Prince reminds me of Chesterton in Orthodoxy saying that maybe God's imagination is more like a child and maybe we have grown too old to appreciate it. What a lovely sentiment. I have not read The Little Prince yet, but I need to soon!
It's a very short read (just 80 pages), and is one of those rare books that appeals to children and adults (it really is a work of philosophy masquerading as a kids book).
Also, I really need to re-read Orthodoxy. It's been a while.
Do you think it is rare to appeal to both? I find myself thinking most classic children's books are hilarious and witty. I think of the C.S. Lewis quote about good children's books being worth reading as an adult. Now I want to make a list of good ones!
But I am a big fan of a short children's chapter book because the toddlers are so often trying to destroy read aloud time!
So, it blew my mind last year when I learned that children's literature is a fairly recent concept. Historian Tim Larsen traces it back to 19th-century writer George MacDonald (author of The Princess and the Goblin).
Yes! That’s why it is so hard to match your literature to your history time period because all the good children’s literature is from the same time period. Also we love George MacDonald in this house! Most of the “classic” children’s books are just as good for the adults. There are a few I haven’t enjoyed, but I think I was the problem, not the book.
Ooh this is a perfect example of (one aspect of) what Christ meant when he said “except ye become as little children.” It’s an idea I am always searching for examples of when I read. Thank you for pointing it out!
Not sure what the point of earning tenure would be, if it doesn't earn you the right to pose like Calvin on the first day of the semester!
The section on The Little Prince reminds me of Chesterton in Orthodoxy saying that maybe God's imagination is more like a child and maybe we have grown too old to appreciate it. What a lovely sentiment. I have not read The Little Prince yet, but I need to soon!
It's a very short read (just 80 pages), and is one of those rare books that appeals to children and adults (it really is a work of philosophy masquerading as a kids book).
Also, I really need to re-read Orthodoxy. It's been a while.
Do you think it is rare to appeal to both? I find myself thinking most classic children's books are hilarious and witty. I think of the C.S. Lewis quote about good children's books being worth reading as an adult. Now I want to make a list of good ones!
But I am a big fan of a short children's chapter book because the toddlers are so often trying to destroy read aloud time!
I'd love to see such a list!
So, it blew my mind last year when I learned that children's literature is a fairly recent concept. Historian Tim Larsen traces it back to 19th-century writer George MacDonald (author of The Princess and the Goblin).
Yes! That’s why it is so hard to match your literature to your history time period because all the good children’s literature is from the same time period. Also we love George MacDonald in this house! Most of the “classic” children’s books are just as good for the adults. There are a few I haven’t enjoyed, but I think I was the problem, not the book.
Ooh this is a perfect example of (one aspect of) what Christ meant when he said “except ye become as little children.” It’s an idea I am always searching for examples of when I read. Thank you for pointing it out!