I’m 54 and I don’t even have kids, but was drawn in, so I read this piece. Even without kids, I enjoyed the read and agree with much of what you wrote about kids’ books.
Mostly, though, I wanted to tell you that in my almost 55 years, you are the first person I’ve ever heard mention Abiyoyo, a record I went to sleep to every night as a tiny tot! Thank you for the reminder of a happy memory!
Also, Corduroy was probably my fave childhood book.
I’m 54 and I don’t even have kids, but was drawn in, so I read this piece. Even without kids, I enjoyed the read and agree with much of what you wrote about kids’ books.
Mostly, though, I wanted to tell you that in my almost 55 years, you are the first person I’ve ever heard mention Abiyoyo, a record I went to sleep to every night as a tiny tot! Thank you for the reminder of a happy memory!
Also, Corduroy was probably my fave childhood book.