Charlotte Mason, Journal

A Thanksgiving Story

The stories we hold dearest are those that have both plummeted us to the depths of anxiety and despair as we suffered through the characters’ difficulties and disappointments, sorrows and setbacks. Our hearts fill with compassion as we enter into both woes and triumphs with them, feel their excruciating pain of loss  and/or deprivation, their… Read More A Thanksgiving Story

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Take a Tour

We’ve posted a video tour of our library on The Library page! Please click the link above to take a walk-through of our library, see how we’ve organized our collection, what we have on our shelves, and some unique ways of catering to the families that use our library!

Charlotte Mason, Journal, Reading

Just One Counts

The best stories remind us that life triumphs over death, light over darkness, goodness over evil. History teaches us that one life matters, that the real heroes often go unnoticed by the books, and that the most tumultuous and miserable periods often give rise to those kind of individuals. These are the characters we desire our children to get to… Read More Just One Counts

Charlotte Mason, Journal, Reading

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way, or, Reasons Kids Don’t Read

There are two words I do not allow my children to say–well actually, there are a lot of words I don’t allow them to say, but the two words “I can’t” are not permitted. Those two words usually pop out when they are facing a difficult task, or try to tackle something and fail. When they say, “I… Read More Where There’s a Will There’s a Way, or, Reasons Kids Don’t Read

Journal, Living Books

Learning to Read

My grandson and my son are both learning to read. Henry is 19-months-old and loves Angus and the Cat, The Story of Ferdinand, and Katy and the Big Snow best right now. He’s a very busy boy, but always ready to discontinue any activity if someone is willing to read to him. When they’re not, he will read to himself.… Read More Learning to Read

Picture Study

Botticelli Picture Study Portfolio

Living Books Library is pleased to announce that Emily’s latest Picture Study Portfolio is available! Sandro Botticelli (1446-1510), Italian Renaissance Painter I’m very excited to be able to include Botticelli, especially since Charlotte Mason recommended his work, particularly Calumny, so highly. This painting is included in the packet, and you can read Miss Mason’s interpretation of it… Read More Botticelli Picture Study Portfolio