WorldsWithin Pages Books to Engage the Whole Family Learning to read opens up a world of possibilities. When your child walks through the back of the wardrobe into Narnia with Lucy Pevensie or rides with Harry Potter on the train to Hogwarts, they connect to something beyond their own experiences. In the U.S., April 23 is World Book Day, and the date commemorates the deaths of legendary authors Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Garcilaso de la Vega, as well as the birth of author Vladimir Nabokov. World Book Day is the perfect time to sit down with your family and let yourself be transported to new worlds. So, here are three great stories to help you take young readers on brand-new adventures. FOR THE ELEMENTARY READER: ‘SONG OF THE WILD: A FIRST BOOK OF ANIMALS’ “Song of the Wild” makes a great read- aloud book for beginner readers because they can get lost in the beautiful artwork while you read the text. Written in prose and rhyming poems, this book showcases sprawling landscapes — savannahs, jungles, and oceans — and features the wildlife living there. It’s worth a read simply to appreciate the colorful depictions of each animal. This book was written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Petr Horácek.
FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOLER: ‘THE NIGHT DIARY’ 12-year-old Nisha navigates her world after the partition of India creates the new country of Pakistan and her family is forced to leave their
home. Her mother may be gone, but Nisha finds solace in writing nightly letters to her in her diary as she discovers what the future holds. Based on author Veera Hiranandani’s memories of her own family, this moving tale lets readers experience life through someone else’s eyes. FOR TEENS: ‘BRAZEN: REBEL LADIES WHO ROCKED THE WORLD’ While some might not think of comics as proper reading, Penelope Bagieu’s graphic novel forces reconsideration. Her clever, colorful artwork and engaging narrative take the reader through the biographies of 30 women, from Bette Davis and Mae Jemison to lesser-known but equally intriguing ladies like Giorgina Reid. All in all, this book provides a great way to get kids excited about history in an entertaining form.
Maria's Corner
FromMy Wife’s Perspective!
Tax season is certainly a trying time in our household. When Adam decided to go into the accounting or financial field after college, we spent a lot of time talking through potential issues that might arise during the time he’d have to spend hunkered down in his office for three months during tax season. But even with all our preparations, the first couple years hit us both fairly hard. Fortunately, we now understand the strain that this time places on our household, and we have made adjustments to help it flow as seamlessly as possible. While it definitely has its ups and down, this process has taught me a lot about my own independence. As Adam puts it, “I’m basically a single mom for the first quarter of the year.” So, while the process is stressful on both of us, if nothing else, it has given me a new perspective regarding the experiences of moms who raise their kids on their own. I have a newfound respect for them!
While Adam and I will both
need some time to decompress from the chaos and stress, we’ll start planning a family vacation to celebrate the end
of the season. In fact, Adam has promised the kids an awesome trip by the end of the month. We are all counting down the days.
While these three months are difficult every single year, we’ve figured out a way to navigate it. To any other mom out there who is married to a business owner, I want you to know that I see your struggle and want you to keep your chin up — it’ll all be worth it in the end.
As we get closer to April 15, the boys and I are looking forward to some amazing experiences and reconnecting with their dad.
-Maria Libman
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