The Railway Children

I liked it. I did.

Why, then, did it take me almost a month to read this small children's book?

I don't know.

The book is clever. It has likable characters. It has a compelling plot.

I just don't know. It is definitely worth reading. But it may take you a while.

It is so refreshing to read a children's story sometimes. This one has all the makings of something that is woven through a time that, rather sadly, is not around anymore: children who Wander around being kind to a Mother with this capital letter and worry about a Father who is gone and left everyone pauper. They make tons of friends because they are sweet, and naive, and honorable, and there is a bit that actually made me cry (Perks' birthday). These are the moments when I do think of having children and surrounding them with books and love.

i adored this book so much. it was gentle, and kind, and comforting, and sweet. the characters were so emotionally intellectual–they constantlt considered the feelings of everyone around them. it allowed children to be who they are and be equal with the adults around them. i love bobbie so much–she reminds me so much of myself. and i loved the voice of the narrator when she spoke. it was as if she was my friend telling me a story. this is my favorite book of the year so far.