Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe


What lesson did Edmund learn while in Narnia?

Julia (7): "He learned to be nice to his sisters and brother."

Gabe (5): "To not obey the white witch and to obey Aslan. He didn't know the white witch was a bad guy but then Aslan saved him."

How do you think you'd feel when meeting Aslan for the first time?

Julia: "Kind of shy and peaceful."

Gabe: "Happy, because I know he's good."


Mom's notes: I'd been looking forward to introducing my kids to the fantastic world of Narnia since before they were even born. The time had finally come and what a thrill it was! (Jonny was equally excited. This is the first read-aloud that he actively participated in with us. We are devoted Narnia fans over here.) We helped the kids along with the religious symbolism in this story, and they easily picked up on it on their own after our first promptings. I'm so glad that Alsan, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are a part of our literary family now. Not to mention Tumnus, the Beavers, and all the rest!