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Story Time with Grandma
Children will thrill to tales of buried treasure and narrow escapes. They'll wonder how anyone could learn a lesson from doughnut holes or hard-boiled eggs. Spellbinding bedtime stories of yesteryear. Fresh insights and truths for young listeners and readers too. Give this delightful book to a child you love.
158 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1979
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February 7, 2017
I collect old books. Any sort. There is nothing more relaxing than curling up on the sofa on a winter's night with hot tea, my dog, and an old book for company.
I found an old paperback copy of Story Time With Grandma on the shelf at a local thriftshop recently. Published in 1979 by Christian Light Publications, the book contains little short snippets of wisdom for children from the Mennonites. While this isn't the sort of book I usually read, the very fact that it was different and unusual made me buy it and bring it home to read. Why not? I think, at times, everyone can use a bit of simple wisdom, even adults.
Because the book was published by the Mennonites, I was not surprised that the stories are from a Christian perspective and for the most part, quite old-fashioned and dated. But, that doesn't mean the simple wisdom in the book's 158 pages isn't still true. Ranging from lessons about lying to being kind, the book offers very short morality tales. A few of the stories in the very back of the book are Bible stories, but most are generic in nature. Most are basic lessons parents should teach their children -- to listen to their parents, to behave and treat others with kindness.
My copy of this book dates from 1979, but I did discover that the book was updated up until 2005. Perhaps later editions offer updated versions of the stories. I didn't mind the old-fashioned stories. A few made me smile, and some were a bit preachy. But, all in all, this was an enjoyable read. But, in all honesty, I really don't think most children today would enjoy these stories at bedtime. The world has become a different place since 1979, but the lessons about behavior, manners and how to treat other people are still relevant.
For anyone interested in reading this endearing book filled with simple wisdom, it is currently out of print, but I did notice that used copies are readily available online. Mary Elizabeth Yoder also published a sequel: More Story Time with Grandma. The sequel is also available for purchase online.
I found an old paperback copy of Story Time With Grandma on the shelf at a local thriftshop recently. Published in 1979 by Christian Light Publications, the book contains little short snippets of wisdom for children from the Mennonites. While this isn't the sort of book I usually read, the very fact that it was different and unusual made me buy it and bring it home to read. Why not? I think, at times, everyone can use a bit of simple wisdom, even adults.
Because the book was published by the Mennonites, I was not surprised that the stories are from a Christian perspective and for the most part, quite old-fashioned and dated. But, that doesn't mean the simple wisdom in the book's 158 pages isn't still true. Ranging from lessons about lying to being kind, the book offers very short morality tales. A few of the stories in the very back of the book are Bible stories, but most are generic in nature. Most are basic lessons parents should teach their children -- to listen to their parents, to behave and treat others with kindness.
My copy of this book dates from 1979, but I did discover that the book was updated up until 2005. Perhaps later editions offer updated versions of the stories. I didn't mind the old-fashioned stories. A few made me smile, and some were a bit preachy. But, all in all, this was an enjoyable read. But, in all honesty, I really don't think most children today would enjoy these stories at bedtime. The world has become a different place since 1979, but the lessons about behavior, manners and how to treat other people are still relevant.
For anyone interested in reading this endearing book filled with simple wisdom, it is currently out of print, but I did notice that used copies are readily available online. Mary Elizabeth Yoder also published a sequel: More Story Time with Grandma. The sequel is also available for purchase online.
August 21, 2013
Christian Light Publications is a nonprofit, conservative Mennonite publishing company, providing Biblical literature including books and a full curriculum for Christian day schools and homeschools. We have never used Christian Light curriculum, but we have received their catalogues through the years, and I have bought a few books from them. I had seen Story Time with Grandma in their catalogues as far back as 2005, so when we were in Pennsylvania a couple of years ago and I noticed it at a bookstore, I picked it up.
Though listed as the author, Mary Elizabeth Yoder is actually said to have “revised and compiled” these stories, which are presented as a grandmother telling stories to her grandchildren. They are taken from Fireside Tales, Sunny Hour Stories by Gladys Fordham, Bedtime Stories by various authors, Story Time edited by Marion Madison, Bible Stories, and Stories of Jesus by Marion Madison, all part of “The Story Hour” series from the Metropolitan Church Association. Children will thrill to spellbinding tales of buried treasure and narrow escapes. They'll wonder how anyone could learn a lesson from doughnut holes or hard-boiled eggs.
These bedtime stories will provide not only interesting scenes from yesteryear but also fresh insights and truths for young listeners. Yoder wrote, “Contrary to the demand for subtle concealment of all morals in children’s literature today, these stories abound in vivid, influential, and conspicuous morals, the measure of a good story.” Modernists might consider such morals passé and hopelessly outdated, but I found these character-building tales enjoyable reading, and I believe that children will benefit from them. Each one abounds in wit and wisdom clothed in childhood actions which will be easily understood and appreciated by young readers.
Though listed as the author, Mary Elizabeth Yoder is actually said to have “revised and compiled” these stories, which are presented as a grandmother telling stories to her grandchildren. They are taken from Fireside Tales, Sunny Hour Stories by Gladys Fordham, Bedtime Stories by various authors, Story Time edited by Marion Madison, Bible Stories, and Stories of Jesus by Marion Madison, all part of “The Story Hour” series from the Metropolitan Church Association. Children will thrill to spellbinding tales of buried treasure and narrow escapes. They'll wonder how anyone could learn a lesson from doughnut holes or hard-boiled eggs.
These bedtime stories will provide not only interesting scenes from yesteryear but also fresh insights and truths for young listeners. Yoder wrote, “Contrary to the demand for subtle concealment of all morals in children’s literature today, these stories abound in vivid, influential, and conspicuous morals, the measure of a good story.” Modernists might consider such morals passé and hopelessly outdated, but I found these character-building tales enjoyable reading, and I believe that children will benefit from them. Each one abounds in wit and wisdom clothed in childhood actions which will be easily understood and appreciated by young readers.
May 12, 2017
One of my favorite books growing up.
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