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From: HUMMINGRK at aol.com <HUMMINGRK>
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 11:34:06 EDT
The Old Woman Who Named Things (with illustrations by Kathryn Brown, Harcourt Brace 1996) falls into the category of books for readers of all ages.
Children like the idea of naming things and the story of a puppy's quest for a permanent home. Adults (grandmothers especially?) can relate to the fear of parting, fear of dying--the old woman names only things that she would outlive: her car, her chair, her bed. I can't read this book to my sons without tears choking my voice near the end of the story.
Do I lkie it better than my children? Hard to say (and who cares!). Rylant's writing stirs the emotions and connects with the souls of all ages.
Lee Sullivan Hill, author
Received on Mon 27 Jul 1998 10:34:06 AM CDT
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 11:34:06 EDT
The Old Woman Who Named Things (with illustrations by Kathryn Brown, Harcourt Brace 1996) falls into the category of books for readers of all ages.
Children like the idea of naming things and the story of a puppy's quest for a permanent home. Adults (grandmothers especially?) can relate to the fear of parting, fear of dying--the old woman names only things that she would outlive: her car, her chair, her bed. I can't read this book to my sons without tears choking my voice near the end of the story.
Do I lkie it better than my children? Hard to say (and who cares!). Rylant's writing stirs the emotions and connects with the souls of all ages.
Lee Sullivan Hill, author
Received on Mon 27 Jul 1998 10:34:06 AM CDT
