A children’s book is the Christmas Tree in our literary calendar, shedding light into a dark world; it is a centrepiece for the imagination.
Call me old fashioned. A children’s book offers hope & represents the best of us. It is an entertainment and a celebration, a confection masking subtle instruction. It has a moral purpose. It makes us feel secure.
As with trees, accept no fakes. There should always be the smell of pine and loam, mingled with the faint scent of chocolate. Never become too old to lie down beneath its illuminated branches.
Forget your adult themes of gold & silver. Dress the tree in gaudy colours and hang it with accumulated stuff! Light it up whenever the day grows dark.
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