C.S. Lewis understood the depth of meaning in children’s books. So did Margery Williams, author of “The Velveteen Rabbit.” And, so does Sue Vincent. She still reads children’s books, and so do I. This post gets to the heart of the story for every adult.
I had one of those ‘moments’ today as I passed between the bookcases in the bedroom. It is odd the things that make it through the veneer of calm acceptance. In this case, it was the characters in books… characters I had first met as I snuggled within the circle of my mother’s arms. Characters like Aslan and Reepicheep, whose stories I had read, decades later, to my own sons while I held them too in my arms… creatures to whom I had hoped to introduce my granddaughters too. But, of course, it isn’t really about the characters… it is all about the memories and the love in which they shared.
There is a lot of wisdom in books, and children’s books in particular have always held a place in my heart for the gentle wisdom they hold. Moments of pure gold are scattered through…
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Beautiful post~C.S., Margery ~indeed knew the depth. This post made my heart cozy. 💚❣️💕
She did, indeed. Every time I read this book, that same feeling sweeps over me. Thank you. 😍
You’re welcome. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure.
I love this post. Thanks for sharing it.
I’m so glad! I was struck, feeling like Sue wrote everything I had always wanted to say.
A lovely post, Thank you 😊💕🌹
Thank you. 🙂
You are welcome 🙂🌹
C. S Lewis was one of my childhood authors. 😊
He is one of the best!
Lewis Carol Alice in Wonderland and Secret Garden writer Frances Hodgson Burnett. I’ve Always loved reading book’s and writing my own short stories. Which is why I love WordPress.
Hear, hear!
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Nice reblog, Jennie. Sue is a great writer.
Best wishes, Pete.
She really is, Pete. I read this post many times thinking, “This is the depth of understanding that I constantly want to convey.”
Thank you very much for sharing this post, Jennie. Children’s stories must be the most loved and the most influential we ever read…or are read. I love them still.
You penned, perfectly, how important children’s stories are. Frankly, I feel they are often far more powerful and interesting than adult’s books. Really. Thank you for writing this marvelous post, Sue!
I agree, Jennie…and the best ones still teach, at whatever age you read them.
Indeed they do!
Heading over to read the rest of the post.
A lovely reblog, Jennie…Sue;’s words touched me deep inside…so beautiful x
Thank you, Carol. I felt deeply touched as well.
Thank you for sharing, Jennie! Will head over to read the wonderful posting. Michael
You will love it, Michael!
Its a great one. Thank you for mentioning, Jennie! Have a beautiful week ahead. Michael
Best to you, Michael.
Thank you very much, Jennie! To you too! Care for the ghosts, you’d seen on Halloween! 😉
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