Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Last Battle



Mom's Notes: We finished the Narnia series for the second time as a family! The Last Battle was especially powerful this time, with the kids being older and more aware. I love this line about Puzzle the Donkey's shame, then hope through redemption. "The Lion bowed down his head and whispered something to puzzle at which his long ears went down, but then he said something else at which his ears perked up again." 

This beautiful illustrated book was a fun addition to our reading. Sometimes we listened to the audio book, but followed along with the amazing original illustrations by Pauline Baynes. (We read a lovely and interesting picture book about her as well.) 


 

Friday, October 17, 2025

Return to Gone Away Lake

Mom's Notes: Whenever these kids hear there's a sequel, they are all about it. This one was fun because it prompted some "Antiques Road Show" viewing. The kids even filmed their own episodes with old-ish stuff around our house. We went down other rabbit holes as well, including reading Pandora's Box and other Greek myths.