Threads of Gratitude and Patriotism
We may cherish different rituals, but there are ideals at the heart of Thanksgiving that unite us.
Practice and Persistence: The Art and Stories of Emily Arnold McCully
Young readers will be informed and delighted by these exquisitely illustrated historical tales.
Leave The Giving Tree Alone
True intellectual integrity requires us to engage with stories, not cover up their questions with silly moralism.
The Making of the American Boy
Father Francis J. Finn’s popular books give us a wonderful picture of a well-ordered American boyhood.
Halloween Needs a Grinch
In a culture already so deadened to the reality of sin and evil, this commercial celebration of the macabre and the obscene has become too much.
How to Handle a Phoenix in Your Fireplace
The literary impact of Edith Nesbit, inventor of the ‘modern magic adventure story for children,’ is still felt today.
‘Completely Wonderful’: Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes
A classic tale of three orphaned sisters training for the stage brings a bygone era vividly to life.
The Battle of Lepanto at 450
Today marks the 450th anniversary of when the small but determined Holy League defeated the mighty Turkish navy in a tremendous sea battle.
Who’s That Living in the Dollhouse?
Patricia Clapp’s King of the Dollhouse is a simple, lovely book that speaks to the secret wish of many a little girl.