Journeying - Books and Trips

A most lovely map from  Beatrix Potter - at home in the Lake District

When I was quite young, my parents gave me a copy of The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle for Christmas.  I remember distinctly being puzzled about that stile that Lucy climbed over.  What was a stile?  What an odd word that no one from my hometown of Mentor, Ohio ever used.  Well, now I will soon find out!  I will definitely post a few pictures  of some stiles.  This trip is a dream-come-true for me.  I've really wanted to go for the past 20 years, ever since I've studied all things Charlotte Mason.  And do tell me, if you were to go to the gorgeous Lake District where Charlotte established  her college, what would you look for?  What would be a must-see for you?

Paraclete Press (they publish At The Still Point, a favorite devotional)  sent me a complimentary copy of Hildegard's Gift by Megan Hoyt.  It is delightful!  I knew virtually nothing about Hildegard von Bingen  (1098-1179), aside from the fact that Ambleside Online recommends her for composer study. Megan's book is a wonderful introduction to this twelfth-century mystic. The whole image of being "a feather on the breath of God" really touched my 10 year old dd. The illustrations by David Hill give this biography  a bit of whimsy that help keep her emotional life accessible to children.  Megan, I hope you keep utilizing your gift.  Now, enjoy a sneak peek with Megan herself reading her book.



  

This next book I read aloud during our Family Gathering time at the beginning of the school year. Little Leap Forward - A Boy of Beijing by Yue and Farrow takes place during the Cultural Revolution - an important time and place for all students to know. But this little book, published by Barefoot Books and now only $4.25, is rather quiet and thought-provoking.  Richele Baburina recommended it to me and told me it captured her son's imagination.  I can see why.  To order, please go to Richele's blog, Barefoot Voyage, and click on the Barefoot Books link in the sidebar.  Barefoot Books publishes unique titles - another favorite of ours is Shakespeare's Storybook with CD.

"Lucie climbed upon the stile and looked up at the hill behind Little-town—a hill that goes up—up—into the clouds as though it had no top!" - From the Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter

It might be a while before I can post again, but when I do, I will be sure to share details about my trip. 

Truly,
Nancy