The Little House is a timeless favorite book of mine from childhood. While the book itself is celebrating it's 69th year in print, I am celebrating my personal copy from childhood. (circa early 1970s). Yes, I still have it. This copy much like Virginia Lee Burton's story has seen much transition and change. My "little book" sat up on my bookshelf. She was happy. She was loved and read often. Then, as I grew older, the book's integrity became threatened. She was encroached upon by development and neglect. We moved and moved again, and moved again. I gained more "stuff" and she was relocated to the back of the bookshelf. By my own admittance, she may have even landed in a dark and dingy cardboard box, tucked away in an attic. Egad!
Never fear! There is a happy ending to this story. My copy has been saved from a life of destitution. She has been rescued and relocated (just like the house in the story) due in a large part to Caroline Herring's latest release of The Little House Songs. Caroline is a brilliant musical storyteller. The cd is a compilation of songs that take you on a scenic drive through The Little House story. It's truly captivating for the young and old alike.
The most endearing part of this story is that my twin 5 year old daughters are so enthralled with the music from the cd that my "little book" has been revived and given center stage in our home, just like she deserves. The magical combination of Caroline's music, the imagery of the story, and the nostalgia of holding mommy's childhood book in their hands has made an impact on my daughters that I hope will last a lifetime.
My son is only six months old, but my wife and I are already carrying on the tradition of passing down our favorite books and music to him. Caroline’s work has quickly become one of our favorite bedtime melodies, including this album. We enjoy her work and look forward to seeing her in MN!
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