a celebration of childrens books
Confession time: There are a few classics that I Just. Cannot. Stand. Goodnight Moon, I’m looking at you. Who decorates a kid’s room in Florida Gators colors unless they’re actual Gators fans? And “Goodnight nobody”? Really? If I am going to read a book 83,419 times and probably get hit in the head with it at least twice, I deserve to enjoy it, too. What books do you despise? Share in the comments!
I vividly remember my first Martin Luther King Day assembly. I was in first grade, and our entire school body was squished together on the scuffed linoleum floor of the multi-purpose room. A teacher put the lyrics to “We Shall Overcome” on the overhead projector and led us in several verses, and then a fifth grader recited King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. A few months later, at a barbeque hosted by my dad’s […] Read More
Welcome to Joyous Roar! We are a mommy-daughter team who created this blog to share our infatuation with all things books. We’ll share our reviews, suggest themed book lists, and offer ideas for related crafts and educational activities. Whether you are a reading junkie like us or just starting out on your literary journey, we hope you’ll join in the fun!