Last week, we read aloud Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach"--
the author's first children's novel followed by so many more.
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Reading "James" with baby in my lap while kids play trains |
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Reading "James" to us over hot cocoa and popcorn |
Today we attended a theatrical adaptation of the novel at the
Matthews Playhouse, which reminded me fondly of the playhouse in the picturesque small town where I grew up. During my high-school years, I performed in plays there, worked backstage, and worked the box office.
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Friends: ten kids ages newborn to ten years |
The children had a grand time and afterward we went for pizza with some pals. Even with ten children speaking in normal voices, we made a lot of noise! And that was exciting even before one of the tykes threw up on the floor. The adventure never ends when you're with a bunch of kids!
How fun! I should add this book to our ever growing "to read" list. And reading about your group of 10 kids makes me smile...we're often in groups of at least 11-13, and I love it!
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