“Old Turtle” – Oct. 12, 2018
In Old Turtle by Douglas Wood, we read a story about what the wise Old Turtle says to creation before humans come into the world, who will be reminders of all that God is. “But now the Old Turtle began to speak. “God is indeed deep,” she said to the fish in the sea; “and […]
“Where the Wild Things Are” – Oct. 11, 2018
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak was published just in time for my mom to buy it and read it to me in the late 60’s and early 70’s. It’s magic to me: the illustrations and text take me right back to my childhood. Max, sent to his room without any supper for […]
“The Lorax” – Oct. 10, 2018
In Dr. Suess’ The Lorax, we read a story about environmental responsibility, which seems even more relevant today than when it was published in 1971. “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” -Dr. Suess, The Lorax
“The Sneetches” – Oct. 9, 2018
The Sneetches, by Dr. Seuss, is a story about division, acceptance, and community. During my time as summer chaplain at Camp Tekoa in the mountains of North Carolina, I used this book in every session with elementary and middle school kids to communicate the difficulty and blessing of establishing community. It’s timeless. Read it! “The Sneetches got really […]