I know it's a long title, but I really wanted you to get the picture. My guest, Cheri Blomquist is the author of Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children’s Great Books and How to Experience Them.  We discuss the why of literature, and specifically children's literature.  Cheri explains how we can best use her book and the value in our understanding of reading the beautiful children's classics.  8:25 - Why should we study literature? 11:36 - Our ability to think through ideas, to think for ourselves 15:32 - What inspired your own love of literature? 18:59 - The value of book guides27:30 - What are your favourite children's book illustrators? 29:43 - What was your main purpose in writing Before Austen Comes Aesop? 36:03 - How can families best use your book?http://www.onceuponapen.studioBefore Austen comes Aesophttps://www.tashatudorandfamily.comThis was the book I couldn’t remember the name ofHow to Read a BookThe Taxonomy of Learning https://www.pinterest.ca/onthisrock2/_saved/