When my kinds were young, most days found us sequestered in our living room, sharing and engaging in a rousing book together. All four cherished this daily rhythm as one of the favorite memories of their lives and as the habit that shaped their souls.

What I discovered was that entering into rousing tales, great adventures, historical battles, and romantic tales does open children’s minds to wonder about infinite ideas, dreams, and creative possibilities and to truly enjoy the beauty of learning and growing. A sort of mutual intelligence and understanding through the discussions we shared and things we wondered about out loud formed patterns of imagination that fueled our children’s intellect.

Read more about this in Awaking Wonder.