Living books capture the mind and imagination of the reader and make the subject “come alive”.
Charlotte Mason called the opposite of living books “twaddle”!
Choose living books over twaddle.
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What’s Inside: Charlotte Mason living books: What they are, how to select them, and why they benefit your kids. This post may contain affiliate links. … Read More »Charlotte Mason Living Books
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