J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for his epic fantasy books The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Tolkien labored over these works for many years never satisfied with their imperfections. During the decade long hiatus between The Hobbit and the publication of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien wrote a short, semi-autobiographical story about…
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Searching for God in the Wrong Place: Story and Reflection Questions
Here is a parable I really enjoyed in Fr. Anthony de Mello’s The Song of the Bird: A neighbor found a man on hands and knees. “What are you searching for?” “My key.” Both men got on their knees to search. After a while the neighbor says, “Where did you lose it?” “At home.” “Good…
The Good Egg: Book Summary and Worksheet
The Good Egg is a book by Jory John that teaches kids to focus on self-care and find freedom from the pressure of trying to be perfect. The book is available in paperback, hardcover, and as an eBook. Read the book to your kids or show this video reading of the book on YouTube: The Good…
What If Everybody Did That? Summary and Worksheet
What If Everybody Did That? is a book by Colleen M. Madden that teaches children about the effects of little misbehaviors. The book is available in hardcover and as an eBook. Read the book to your kids or show this video read aloud of the book on YouTube: What If Everybody Did That? Book Summary…
Kindness is My Superpower: Book Summary and Worksheet
Kindness is my Superpower is a book by Alicia Ortego that teaches kids to practice random acts of kindness. The book is available in paperback, hardcover, and as an eBook. Read the book to your kids or show this video reading of the book on YouTube: Kindness is my Superpower Book Summary Lucas was in a…
