Time of Wonder

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Summary: My favorite book as a child - a beautiful visual treat
Review: Time of Wonder was my absolute favorite book as a child. I hope children today can still be fascinated by the glorious watercolors and beautifully written story, what with Nintendo and the seizure-inducing cartoons that have polluted their culture. Do I sound old-fashioned? I am 24 years old and am having my daily cigarette and glass of wine as I write. Unpolluted I am not, but I truly hope that today's progeny not be denied the joy of books, especially McCloskey's Time of Wonder, the story of two girls waiting out a gently blustering Maine hurricane. The short plot, to this steamy southern girl, was exotic and intriguing, and I can still close my eyes and visualize the soft watercolors of the patchwork quilt the girls used to huddle before the fire, and the brilliant blue of the post-storm ocean. Robert McCloskey will always be a classic children's author. I only hope that today's parents are aware of this, and will allow him to weave his memorable magic for their children.