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DNF—The kids were so into this one in the beginning. The hype of Charlie finding his golden ticket is epic, but once they enter the Chocolate Factory, I started to have to do some editing. The chapter I attempted to read tonight was not just rude, but completely inappropriate. Not right for our kids ages (maybe not ever). What’s true—disobedience leads to real consequences. But not much goodness or beauty here.

Reading as a family.

Listening to this one.

“Ah, Christians, ring the bells of your hearts, fire the salute of your most joyous songs, ‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.’ Dance, O my heart, and ring out peals of gladness! You drops of blood within my veins dance every one of you! Oh! All my nerves become harp strings, and let gratitude touch you with angelic fingers!”

Reading to E and L.