Charlotte's Web

If you were a spider, what would you write in your web about Wilbur?

Julia (6): "Special" and "Great Pig"

Gabe (4): "Funny"


Mom's notes: We all adored this classic barnyard story of friendship, sacrifice, and love. Julia related to Fern and her devotion to the runty pig. Gabe cried and cried over Charlotte's unexpected passing. And I loved introducing them to E.B. White's characters that will stay with them throughout their lives.

Little House in the Big Woods

Would you like to live in the Big Woods? Why or why not?

Julia: "I would like to so I could learn how to go hunting when I grow up."

Gabe: "No! There was a wolf!"

Mom's notes: Surprisingly, this was the first Laura Ingalls Wilder book I've read. I purchased the whole set years ago, and we were prompted to read the first one to go along with a Pioneer-themed book club activity. The kids were very interested in how different things once were and we all enjoyed the stories of day-to-day life in a log cabin. We'll read more!