Why should the kids have all the fun? This summer The Wisdom Years is going to read some of the great books we have read to our children – this time to see what they say to the grown-ups. What can we learn from the wise horse in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse? Where can we find the answers to Nikolai’s questions in The Three Questions? What does it mean to look for cherries now according to Kay Mijangos in Looking for the Cherries?
You don’t even have to buy the books; we will read to you. You just need to bring your blankie and listen. Every week will include conversation around what we can learn when we take the broader view.
All sessions will meet online using Zoom from 4 to 5:15 p.m. (Central time)
Our reading schedule:
Thursday, June 12, 4 p.m.
The Three Questions
by Jon J. Muth
Young Nikolai has three big questions around the right thing to do. He gets answers when he acts from compassion. Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy.
Thursday, June 19, 4 p.m.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
by Charlie Mackesy
Four friends share their greatest fears and most important discoveries as they learn about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship, and love. The story speaks of life lessons, some that perhaps we still need to learn.
Thursday, June 26, 4 p.m.
Looking for the Cherries
by Kay Mijangos
The San Antonio author will read to us from her own book that is based on something her late husband used to say: “Always look for the cherries.” Look for the good. Kay’s husband was a well-known San Antonio artist, and the book is illustrated by his daughter.
To get the Zoom invitation code for each week, send your name and email address to Marjorie George at marjoriegeorge62@gmail.com. Each week will use a different Zoom code, but you only need to submit your name once.
If you wish, you may purchase the books from St. Mark’s Bookstore bookshop. Search for the books at https://bookshop.org/shop/stmarksbookstoresa or your favorite book seller.
Questions? marjoriegeorge62@gmail.com
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