Like a Garden

“A book is like a garden in the pocket” – a Chinese proverb



But not all gardens are alike. Some have a lot of weeds. Some have plants that can be painful if touched. Some have plants that are poisonous if eaten. Not all books are alike. Some books are worthy of a child’s time and interest while others are just . . . and some–I hate to say it, really–should be avoided by the young. Thank you for letting us, this past year, recommend some good books to you and your young person. We hope you tried a few and found them a pleasure. In the new year we’ll keep reading and searching for other books that we can recommend. Meanwhile don’t forget to dig into Book Lists . You may find some books you’ve missed or forgotten.