The Children

"The Children" by Alice Meynell is a series of essays from the turn of the century that looks at the world through the eyes of kids. Using storytelling and beautiful language, Meynell shows how children see things differently than adults. The book shares stories of kids doing everyday things, like a girl writing to her cousin or a boy making up his own words, to point out how creative and thoughtful they can be. Meynell touches on big ideas such as being innocent, imaginative, and wise in ways that adults might miss, making readers think about what it was like when they were growing up and to appreciate the brief, important period of childhood.