What is your response when asked, “What is your favorite
book?” My first response is usually a moderate themed title. Some people like
to give an outlandish answer to get a conversation going. The truth is, it
depends on who I’m talking with or what kind of reading mood I am in.
So, if the person inquiring is more of an acquaintance I
frequently respond with A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Smith as it is a historical
fiction piece about an Irish girl coming of age. A good friend recommended this
to me when I was in my 30’s. The thing is, I have a lot of favorites in
different genres. I love illustrated books targeting children that also have a
deeper meaning for adults. For example, Frederick by Lionni tells about a mouse
family and Frederick’s gifts are very different from the others and he isn’t appreciated
until a challenge for the family occurs.
At different stages of growth we need favorite books. My
book note is that keeping a dated and running list of different favorite books
is valuable. The list represents a variety of interests and concerns we have in
our changing seasons of life.
Another tip, asking your children their favorite story and
why they choose that title or inquiring what it is about may give you some
insight to their interests, needs, and thinking.
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