Note: The recording referred to in this blog is available at librivox.org or as part of Kara's Free Audiobook Podcast. Other versions are available for purchase; but this free recording is excellent!
Heidi by Johanna Spiri is a classic which probably needs no summary. It was one of my favorite books in childhood; I read it often and with relish! A little orphaned girl goes to live with her grandpa in the mountains and is a blessing to all around her. I was astonished in listening as an adult how much Christian content is in the book. All those readings as a child I never noticed the Prodigal son story; the reunion of Grandpa and the church nor all the references to Scripture and life lessons by Heidi.
About the reader
Kara Shallenberg is the owner of a free podcast called Kara's Free Audiobooks. This podcast is part of the ongoing project at LIbrivox.org to make all Public Domain works available on audio for free. Our family thoroughly enjoyed Kara's reading of Heidi and feel that she does an excellent job. The children are always asking to listen to Heidi again.
The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.
