Timeless Children's Novels to Refresh Our Tired Souls
Mrs. Perkins focuses on various virtues found in classic children's literature. Our society and culture would do well to revisit these virtues (love, faith, hope, courage, temperance, justice, prudence). As she writes about the virtues and their opposing vices, she also discusses the prejudices found in these books. It seemed to me she spent a good chunk of time on the prejudices. One needs to consider the historical context of the time before judging the literature harshly. At least Mrs. Perkins is encouraging readers to read, admire and celebrate these classics instead of bashing and disregarding them like other literary leaders do.
Mrs. Perkins writes with such clarity that her points are well-presented. I enjoyed reading this book-content (which made me think & be uncomfortable at times) and for its artistic value. Mrs. Perkins is a superb writer.
Read Aloud Revival selected this book for their spring Mama Book Club.
-I own this book.
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