May. 14, 2007 - Audio Book Review -- Because of Winn Dixie
About the Book
Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo is a very sweet story of transition. A new community means finding new friends, and learning a little something about yourself along the way, and growing up a little. In this case, an adorable dog found in a grocery store helps ease things along for Opal in her new town. I di not appreciate the changes made to the movie version.
Awards: Newberry Honor Book and Book Sense of the Year Award
Pubisher: Listening Library
Running Time: 2 hours 28 minutes
ISBN: 1400091497
Listening Ages: 4 and up
About the Reader
Cherry Jones is one of those rare gems for audiobook lovers -- Masterful. Her reading is superb, and we have thoroughly enjoyed her work on this book as well as The Little House series.
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.
