pickMy cover isn't super exciting, so I give you Kitty as compensation 😂
I remember enjoying this book as a teen but wasn't sure how it would hold up as an adult - but I found it completely engaging. Christy is just a likable character, so it makes the whole story work. She's genuine in her efforts to understand the world around, and I related so much to her desire to make her childhood faith something tangible and real. This is definitely a ⬇
pickI took this from my mom‘s bookshelf years ago and finally read it with #RandomClassic
Turns out this is a 1967 copy that belonged to my dad‘s mom. I‘m glad she stuck an address label inside so I‘d see it all these years later.
I really enjoyed learning about this time and community which I had little knowledge of before.
And what an ending!!!!
pickI could not put this down. It was addicting and fast-paced and twisty. But the last like 2-3 pages…what? How? It made flip back to previous chapters, trying to figure stuff out, and I still have questions.
Cold morning. Warm cats. Good book. Such a shame I have to go to work.
“She waters them, feeds them, and makes sure they get enough sun. She watches them grow.“
Mrs. Spitzer is a teacher with a gift for nurturing young minds. Each year, she receives a packet of seeds from her principal and tends to her garden with love, care, and patience. Through this beautiful metaphor, Mrs. Spitzer‘s Garden by Edith Pattou celebrates the dedication, wisdom, and kindness of teachers who help their students grow and thrive.
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