Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...
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Children's Book Authors

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I haven't done a top 5 list in a long time, and I thought I was about due.

There is a special level of books that form a big part of our childhood memories. The board books we had as babies probably don't hold a lot of sentimental value for us, and the chapter books come after we've learned to read. But what about that in-between period? These are the books that we remember fondly out entire lives. The Cat in the Hat, Tootle, Mr. Dog and others are part of our past. I've especially seen this with my kids. I'll pick up a book to read to them, and realize that we are connecting over generations with something special and shared. And the people who write these books often don't get the credit they deserve. So here are the Top 5 Children's Book Authors: (Note: Dr. Seuss didn't make the list. Feel free to burn me as a heretic later.)

1. Tomie DePaola
2. Margaret Wise Brown
3. Barbara Cooney
4. Maurice Sendak
5. Ian Falconer

Comments

DebD said…
I am unfamiliar with Ian Falconner, but the others I wholeheartedly agree. I would only like to add Shirley Hughes and Arnold Lobel to that list.
11 July, 2012 11:35
Rick Davis said…
Ian Falconer writes a series of books about a pig named Olivia.

My wife would probably include Shirley Hughes on her list as well, but for some reason I've never liked Alfie.
11 July, 2012 11:56
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