I’ve never gotten over growing up. I must’ve longed to grow up at some point, I suppose, fantasizing about unknown, illicit future pleasures as all kids do—but once I’d done it, I quickly wished I hadn’t. When I see a pair of third graders slumping home after school with backpacks and sneakers trading meaningless conversation,
HOMEMAKING A happy home is one in which all the members of the family take pleasure in sharing their experiences and their abilities. Your home may be one room, a small apartment, a modest cottage, or a large house with many rooms. Whatever the size, the happiness of the home depends upon the skill and kindliness
Teacher’s Manual for We Look Around Us, C.W. Hunnicutt and Jean D. Grambs (The L.W. Singer Company, Syracuse, 1963.) I would be TJ. And I would find a way to get that Bastard Son of a Jamaican Whore out of the picture. But that’s just me. Also– how is Pocahontas a Great American? Glad to
Independence by A.A. Milne I never did, I never did, I never did like “Now take care, dear!” I never did, I never did, I never did want “Hold-my-hand”; I never did, I never did, I never did think much of “Not up there, dear!” It’s no good saying it. They don’t understand.
No One to Wipe Your Nose by Winston Cochran Of all the lessons we must learn, The hardest one of all Is that we stay objective when Our offspring take a fall. The first impulse that seizes us Each time they stub their toes Is to run and pick them up And gently wipe their
Book of Etiquette Volume I by Lillian Eichler (1923)– and check this out! You can get an e-copy for free!
“We fancy that any real child might be more puzzled than enchanted by this stiff, overwrought story.” Review of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, “Children’s Books,” 1865. “A hundred years from now it is very likely that ‘The Jumping Frog’ alone will be remembered.” Henry Peck, editor of The Bookman on Mark Twain’s works, 1901. “I’m
Blah blah blah blah Hey hey! It’s The Beatles. Within the last week, I procured and and cataloged the 2400th crappy old book in my crappy old library of crappy old books. That’s a milestone. The key word in that proclamation is “cataloged.” There’s a whole shelf back there in the store room filled with books that
… and brought her such a pretty pair of wings.” Get this: Charles Kingsley, a clergyman and a scientist, wrote a book for his own little boy which enjoyed great popularity for many years. It told the story of Tom, a poor little chimney sweep who was carried off by fairies to the world under
When I was a little girl named Beverly Bunn, I lived on a beautiful farm in the town of Yamhill in the Williamette Valley in Oregon. Because Yamhill was too small to have a library of its own, my mother arranged to have the state library send out small collections of books. … I remember
Like all kids, we not only fooled around with our toys, we changed them. If you’ve ever watched a child with a cardboard carton and a box of crayons create a spaceship with cool control panels, or listened to their improvised rules, such as “Red cars jump all others,” than you know that this impulse
from Worship and Conduct Songs for Beginners and Primaries (1929)
Holy Night Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright! ‘Round yon virgin mother and child! Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ the Saviour is born, Christ
Everywhere, Everywhere, Christmas To-night Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas to-night. Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas to-night, Christmas in lands of the fir tree and pines, Christmas in lands of the palm tree and vines, Christmas where snow-peaks stand solemn and white, Christmas where corn fields lay sunny and bright, Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas to-night, Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas to-night. Everywhere, everywhere,
Long Ago On Bethlehem’s Hills Long ago on Bethlehem’s hills Shepherds watch were keeping Thro’ the darkness, Quiet and still, Sheep and lambs were sleeping. “Glory be to God on high,” Angel voices the message bring, “For to you is born this day Jesus who is Saviour and King.” from Worship and Conduct Songs for
Be Glad “This is the loving, giving time, Be glad,” the joy bells say, “Because a little Baby came To earth on Christmas Day.” An angel named the Baby King Long before His birth, And now the name of Jesus is the sweetest name on earth. from Worship and Conduct Songs for Beginners and Primaries
The Lord Bless Thee and Keep Thee The Lord bless thee and keep thee, The Lord make His face shine upon thee, And give thee peace. from Worship and Conduct Songs for Beginners and Primaries (1929)
Remember God’s Day This is God’s day, His holy day, Remember His day to keep it holy. from Worship and Conduct Songs for Beginners and Primaries (1929)
The Flag We Love We love our flag with the stars and stripes, We love its colors, too; So give three cheers when the flag appears, Our flag, red, white and blue! from Worship and Conduct Songs for Beginners and Primaries (1929)