Charlotte’s Web: The classic tale of friendship for children ages 7+

by E.B. White

‘This is a matter of life and death, and you talk about controlling myself.’

It smelled of the perspiration of tired horses and the wonderful sweet breath of patient cows. It often had a sort of peaceful smell – as though nothing bad could happen ever again in the world.

Wilbur was merely suffering the doubts and fears that often go with finding a new friend.

Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch.