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Read with my son. Reading it again as an adult, I was struck by how beautiful White’s prose is.
It's hard for me to pinpoint exactly why I love this book so much. On the surface, "Charlotte's Web" is simply a children's story about the friendship between a spider and a pig. However, there seem to be many more subtle layers than that, which suggests that there is something more complex taking place within the book.
I love the relationship between Fern and Wilbur, and consequently with Wilbur and Charlotte. The themes of unconditional, Christ-like love between these three characters really resonates with me. In many ways this book is also a coming-of-age story, a book about miracles, believing in yourself, birth, life and even death, and the great circle of life.
"You have been my friend," replied Charlotte. "That in itself is a tremendous thing. I wove my webs, for you because I like you. After all, what's a life, anyway? We're born, we live a little, we die...By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift my life up a trifle. Heaven knows anyone's life can stand a little of that."
It's this remarkable power of friendship however, that is the most prevalent (and important) throughout this sweet story.
"It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was both."
I love the relationship between Fern and Wilbur, and consequently with Wilbur and Charlotte. The themes of unconditional, Christ-like love between these three characters really resonates with me. In many ways this book is also a coming-of-age story, a book about miracles, believing in yourself, birth, life and even death, and the great circle of life.
"You have been my friend," replied Charlotte. "That in itself is a tremendous thing. I wove my webs, for you because I like you. After all, what's a life, anyway? We're born, we live a little, we die...By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift my life up a trifle. Heaven knows anyone's life can stand a little of that."
It's this remarkable power of friendship however, that is the most prevalent (and important) throughout this sweet story.
"It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was both."
A childhood classic
Narrated by Meryl Streep
Great in adulthood
Narrated by Meryl Streep
Great in adulthood
Really, what's not to love? Talking animals,fighting injustice, saving a friend.
A true childhood classic. Keep giving it to your children until they read it and love it. :)
A true childhood classic. Keep giving it to your children until they read it and love it. :)
I recently re-read this aloud to my 5-year-old and he loved it. It was his first read aloud without illustrations (though our version was large print and did have some illustrations) and I was nervous that he wouldn't follow or have patience, but he was very into it. Such a wonderful book!
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
"you have been my friend," replied Charlotte, "that in itself is a tremendous thing."
I read this aloud to my six year old son and he loved it. He was always wanting to read more. What a great first children's book!