Charlotte's Web

Mom's Notes: It was time for a re-read of E.B. White's most enduring story. Springtime prompted me to pull it off the shelf, as well as having read The Trumpet of the Swan last year. I really like E.B. White's writing; he's so careful and thoughtful with every word. Daniel and Michael didn't recall the story much at all from reading it when they were much younger, so it was really fun to practically introduce it to them. It's beautiful to read at every age and stage of life.  

Who is your favorite character in this story? 

Daniel (11): "I like the rat. He turns good at the end. He makes a change." 

Michael (11): "I like the Templeton's song in the movie."

Henry's Houseboat by JULIA REJHOLEC!

Mom's Notes: This wasn't actually a read-aloud, but we did have a read-a-thon out of the deck. We each had our own copies of the books, thanks to Julia receiving two big boxes full! She was in Romania at the time, so we bought some of her favorite treats and got to face-time with the beautiful author mid-read. She wrote this story so well, and we especially enjoy it for all the Easter Eggs that friends and family will pick out! (Also, yoga in the top deck of a houseboat... yes, please!)