Charlotte's Web | 
“One of the most important things in the world is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.“
“One of the most important things in the world is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.“
The key lesson from Charlotte's Web is the importance of friendship and kindness. True friends, like Charlotte, will go out of their way to help and support one another, even in difficult times. This is a good lesson to teach students.
pickCharlotte's Web is a story about a pig named Wilbur, who befriends a wise spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur's life is in danger of being slaughtered, Charlotte weaves “Some Pig“ into her web to convince the farmers that Wilbur is special. Her efforts save Wilbur's life, and the story highlights friendship, sacrifice, and the cycle of life.
At the bottom left is the book I've had the longest, but it's not inscribed and also only special to me because I've had it since I was 5. But Charlotte's Web was given by my favorite great-aunt and uncle -- maybe when I was 8? -- and is much loved. I
#aboutabook #giftedtoyou
Too exhausted and sick to do the whole thing. 😷
1. Charlotte's Web
2. Enchantress from the Stars
3. The Town in Bloom/Dodie Smith
4. The Education of H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N
6. Seven Nights in June/Tia Williams
7. Miss Pym Disposes (probably)
8. Hogfather/Terry Pratchett
9. Outlander
10. Doomsday Book/Connie Willis
12. Sex Tips for Girls/Cynthia Heimel
13. Voyage to Yesteryear/James Hogan
Not totally without hope, but super sad ending nonetheless. 🥹
#WithSadEnding #AboutABook #FolioSociety
pickI thought I hadn‘t read this before, but I show it marked as read but with no date on GR.
Overall, I enjoyed this. There was a moment where I though Wilbur demanded too much of Charlotte. Lay off, pig, she is already saving your life. I really enjoyed the other animals on the farm, especially the geese and even Templeton, who is a bit of a jerk.
pickMy third time reading through this one, first with my kiddo. Written for its time, I did a fair share of helping him understand words no longer used but I think it helped keep him engaged a bit longer with each read-aloud session because he was listening for words he didn't automatically know.
“I don‘t understand it, and I don‘t like what I don‘t understand.”
Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to visit a few different states in Australia, and this was posted at the front desk of our hotel in the Blue Mountains. Points for trying, but let's be honest, if I get bit by something I won't have the wherewithal to identify what kind of creature it is let alone its sub-species.
#ScaratlonPhotoChallenge for prompt #spider
#BatBrigade
pick4⭐️ 1st book for #deweysreadathon; a nice read to start off with. I started at the start time but fell asleep at around 6:30 am and woke up about 30 minutes later. #deweyoct #readathon #childrens #middlegrade #2023 #bookreview #fiction #classics #newberyhonor #greatamericanread
“Wilbur never forgot Charlotte. Although he loved her children and grandchildren dearly, none of the new spiders ever quite took her place in his heart.“ - E.B. White
I discovered Charlotte's Web in my elementary school library. The story of Charlotte and Wilbur's friendship touched my heart. I formed a personal bond with the characters and learned the value of selflessness and kindness
pickE.B. White's “Charlotte's Web“ is all about friendship and helping others. In the classroom, it's a great way to talk about kindness, empathy, and the circle of life. You can also discuss how the author creates characters and hidden meanings in the story.
I looked everywhere for my copy, but had to make due with this screenshot of my favorite book about #cobwebs for #AutumnPlease
The only web I could find! #cobweb #autumnplease #scarathlon #teamcryptkeepers #photochallenge @Eggs @LiseWorks
pickI enjoyed revisiting this childhood classic this month. Charlotte's Web was never my favorite growing up, and I still don't love it, but it's a decent read and I can see why so many people are fond of it. For me, growing up in a farming community, even as a kid it was hard for me to get past the sentimentalizing of raising animals for slaughter, which I realize isn't actually the purpose of the book, ⬇
Charlotte‘s eggs hatch but most of her babies take off on the wind. Three stay behind and Wilbur tells them of how he and their mother were such great friends. 😭
The End
The worst chapter. Charlotte just be left behind at the fair. At Wilbur‘s pleading, Templeton brings her egg sac down to the crate to return to the farm with Wilbur.
pickAbsolutely perfect. As delightful to read as an adult as it was as a child. Many thanks, @megnews , for choosing this as the August #ChildhoodReminiscenceRead .
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#BigFabBeatles Challenge (Author named White) @CSeydel
pickI‘ve read Charlotte many times both as a kid and as an adult, each time equally as charming and each time with a tug at the heartstrings. Such memorable characters.
My how times have changed. Wilbur wins a special prize and Fern doesn‘t even stick around to see it.
pick5✨ I‘ve read this several times now and I feel I get something new out of it each time. I loved doing a buddy read on it this time. Charlotte is a great friend who helps Wilbur the pig not become dinner. It is such a great book for all ages, but definitely one of the greats in the children‘s book world.
pickI haven't revisited this book since reading it to my nephew back in 1985. As an ol' lady who's feeling like Charlotte at the end of the book, the story is as fresh and moving and meaningful as ever. What I really noticed this time was White's power with lists like the food Templeton finds at the fair: “a deviled-ham sandwich, a piece of Swiss cheese, part of a hard-boiled egg, and the core of a wormy apple.“ Some writer indeed. Thanks, @megnews.
@megnews, Vansa, mrp27, dabbe, sblbooks, TheAromaofBooks, Roary47, julieclair, Ann_Reads
Even though I didn't chime in much, I enjoyed reading what everyone had to say and revisiting this much beloved book from childhood.
Hope you'll forgive me for the cartoon; I just couldn't resist! 🤣
pickAll the stars! I had to finish. This is a childhood story that will always live in my heart and a classic that will never die. It is the perfect story.
Thank you to the group that discussed it with me. It made the rereading even more enjoyable.
Wilbur awakes to find a tired Charlotte and her magnum opus-an egg sac full of 514 eggs! Templeton returns after a night of gorging himself on fair food with bad news about Uncle pig next door already winning. Humble Wilbur gets another buttermilk bath and is called to the stage for a special prize.
Templeton has a blast at the fair and brings back the word humble for Charlotte‘s web. There were a couple pics of Templeton but I had to include this one from the last chapter. This quiet night between Charlotte and Wilbur is so sweet.
Everybody runs off to enjoy their favorite parts of the fair.
Are you a fair goer? I went once in 6th grade and sneezed 100 times in a row and my eyes swelled shut. Needless to say, I haven‘t been back. 😞
Wilbur gets a buttermilk bath in preparation for the fair. Charlotte and Templeton tag along clandestinely. At first Templeton refused until he found out what a rat smorgasbord a fair can be.
Lots of foreshadowing in this chapter as Wilbur and Charlotte think ahead to the fair. Wilbur begs Charlotte to go but she won‘t make any promises.
Photo from tomorrow‘s chapter.
“Children pay attention better than grownups.” I like Dr Dorian, his outlook, and his advice to Mrs Arable.
Charlotte spins another web and people come from far and and wide to see the terrific pig. Templeton goes on his hunt in the dump and after 2 failed attempts, finally finds a word Charlotte can use for her next project. Charlotte sings Wilbur to sleep. They have such a sweet friendship.
Meeting of the minds. Charlotte holds a meeting to get her new ideas for her web to save Wilbur. We find she‘s as annoyed as some of us with Goose‘s repetitive nature. Templeton arrives late with no intention of helping but threats about future missing slops convince him otherwise.
Charlotte puts her plan into action and astounds the Zuckerman‘s. Even as a kid, I agreed with Mrs Zuckerman that it seemed they had some spider as opposed to some pig.
Avery was just being a boy but also kind of got what was coming to him for messing with Charlotte. But the poor barnyard animals having to smell that ghastly rotten egg! 🤢 🤮
Oliver James is a truck driver on tiktok who had some learning disabilities and never learned to read in school. He is teaching himself to read and started a book club on tiktok. Coincidentally, he is currently read Charlotte‘s Web.
Wilbur tries to spin a web but finds he‘s not properly equipped. Lamb insults Wilbur and Charlotte fiercely defends him. As night sets in Wilbur remembers his fear and talks to Charlotte again. She promises she is coming up with a plan to save Wilbur.
