Adding Some Spice to Bedtime Reading
Among the many magical properties of The Wizard of Oz is its power to reach everyone--regardless of age. That sort of experience is rare and it is to treasured. Fortunately it can found in the work of a number of artists.
One is Maira Kalman who has written many delightful books that appeal both through words and pictures. Penguin has just released her latest which is titled The Principles of Uncertainty. If you want to bring something new, appealing and quite special into your nightly reading time with your child, this is a great book to include.
In it, she raises the existential questions that curious children love to ponder. Questions such as ---What is identity? What is happiness? Why do we fight wars?
Einstein once ascribed his unique insights to the fact that he never stopped asking the questions that children ask. While Kalman's book may not lead your child to achievements comparable to those of Einstein, it can provide a wonderful base for parents and children to share, discuss and explore life's mysteries.
