A grand treasury!
Grand!
What a lovely word for a children's book!
Was there ever a book with a more suitable title?
I sort of remember reading one short story by Robert Munsch when I was a kid, but back then I wasn't aware that his opus was so large, so off-beat and so crazily well-tailored to children.
Fast forward 25 years and I discovered this amazing collection of 15 picture books - compiled into one (I have to repeat it!) grand treasury - with almost all of the best stories penned by Munsch.
Usually, when I think back to a book purchase that I made, often I remember my personal struggles that I had at the time.
OK, money is a factor - of course. We all know it does not grow on trees.
But that is not the point.
Admittedly, it always boiled down to a single question: should I buy it or not?
But the real question is always ... will my kids get something new, something they would love out of this book.
Wait, no.
In fact, I ask myself - will this book change their lives?
A parent should always seek out books that will turn the lives of their kids upside down - metaphorically.
I need books that will break down walls that my kids didn't even know existed.
So I struggle.
I go back and forth.
I count the pros and cons.
And I admit - this book is one of those purchases that I struggled with.