Sunday, October 31, 2010

Childrens Books -- How My Lifelong Passion Began

Ever since second grade, books have been my constant companions. I've read hundreds and hundreds over my lifetime...and hopefully that will change to thousands and thousands before I'm through.

Paddington's adventures. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's lessons. Baba Yaga's legend. The beginning of a life-long passion. One I've shared with my son. One he now claims as his own....

So much more than a hobby. More like an appendage. If ever cut off my life would be missing an integral part of 'me'. I spend time between the covers each and every day. Expanding horizons. Immersed in a good romance. Listening to a witty discussion. Relaxing. Dreaming. Learning.

Need to discover a good book with a small one in your life? Try Tuesday by David Wiesner or Ship of Dreams by Dean Morrissey. Snuggle close in a chair. Luxuriate in your precious time together. Count your blessings -- times like these are treasures, seeds for wonderful life-long memories.

If you need some wonderful titles, just let me know. I would be happy to share a few. But be warned! Once you start you won't be able to stop. You will get hooked. But no worries -- the only regret you'll have is you'll wish you started sooner!