"In this modern world where activity is stressed almost to the point of mania, quietness as a childhood need is too often overlooked. Yet a child’s need for quietness is the same today as it has always been — it may be even greater — for quietness is an essential part of all awareness. In quiet times and sleepy times a child can dwell in thoughts of his own, and in songs and stories of his own..."
Margaret Wise Brown
Amen!
ReplyDeleteBecky, have I told you lately how much I enjoy your blog and the antics (and love!)of your young family? Boaz is the poster child for this quote--what a treasure of an imagination--Margaret would have been inspired by him!
ReplyDeleteI never realized that Brown wrote another beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!
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