5 healing books to inspire gentle transformation - Tolstoy Therapy
“It’s almost cruel…after everything, how the world still insists on being beautiful.” – Joy Sullivan, “When My Friend is Low, We Walk by the River”. Healing takes the time it takes. But some things can provide comfort and guidance for the journey, including nature, friends, and as I share here, gently healing books about transforming your life and your self. Head over to Tolstoy Therapy for some of the best healing books I've read so far in 2024, featuring poetry, nature memoirs, and gorgeous Japanese literature in translation.
Books that feel like flora, fauna & cozy nostalgia
I love how artist Phoebe Wahl describes her work as bringing together "themes of comfort, fantasy, and intimacy with nature and one another." This is the inspiration behind my collection of nostalgic books about flora, fauna, and everyday comforts over on Tolstoy Therapy, featuring cozy books ranging from cottagecore picture books to wise memoirs and wholesome comforting classics. What better books to pair with a pot of tea on a winter day to soothe your soul?
Living books for science
This blog series shares living books to pair with science curriculum. Check it out to find a great assortment of books for your homeschool!
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Charlotte Mason Book Lists by Age and Subject
Charlotte Mason selected books that were well-written and compelling. This often meant classic literature and nonfiction texts were first-hand accounts that were narrative in nature when possible. Some well-worn tales that often find their way into Charlotte Mason lists includes Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White and more.
Favorite and Funny Read Aloud Books for 9-10 Year Olds
Best childrens books to read aloud to 9 year olds and 10 year olds. These funny books are charming and not at all scary. The book list contains a mix of classics, foreign titles and newly published kids books. #readaloud #readalouds #kidlit #booklist #childrensbooks #whatwereadallday