Frugal Friday Find

Will's Quill by Don Freeman

I found this wonderful children's book at a discount store for under $3. The pictures are beautiful.

It is a cute story about a lost goose named Will who finds a friend and wants to give something back in return for a kind act. The friend is William Shakespeare.

We happen to be studying this time peroid in history. This book gives us a glimpse of what life in London might have looked like during this period.

Learning with Joy

The kids will learn more from this "living book" than from many pages of a history text. Children will enjoy reading this book over and over again.

What is a Living Book?

A living book is a book written in story form with pictures and information accurate to the time period and subject. These books draw a child into the story and capture their interest. If after the first page the child pleads to hear more then you know you have a "living book."

I learned about Living Books from Charlotte Mason's books. For a shorter version of Charlotte Mason's works - A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on The Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola

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