So who is Geraldine Woolkins and why am I reading about her adventures? Well, she's the star of a children's book series that any adult would be pleased to read to a child whether it be their own children or a classroom full of them. Geraldine has a lot to learn, and in her adventures she discovers there's a lot out there in her little world she can't begin to understand until she realizes there are always lessons in her discoveries whether they be good or bad. And those lessons? Well, any adult who reads this little novel or the series will see themselves in Geraldine's complaining ways. Her mom and dad take extra time to teach her and her newer little brother Button why they need to learn what they need to learn in this often difficult world they live in.
Geraldine's adventures include her friends - and enemies -, the sweet elder Mrs. Cresswell, and a surprising encounter with the scary Big Hands. Each encounter reenforces what Geraldine's parents have been teaching her throughout her young life. All of her doubts and fears and selfishness are exposed as she attempts to do what's right even when she'd rather not.
Readers of Cozy Mysteries might recognize the very talented multi-genre author Karin Kaufman for her Juniper Grove Series or her Smithwell Fairies Cozy Mystery Series. Then there's her Teagan Doyle Mysteries (Book 1) besides her Geraldine Woolkins Adventure Series.
Going back further in time in Karin's writing I loved the Anna Denning Mystery Series which began with The Witch Tree. This is a great series with unique characters and situations which will serve to raise the hairs on the back of your neck.
If you're looking for a children's series that teaches deep truths in a clever, realistic, and loving way, I highly recommend the Geraldine Woolkins Adventure Series. Written well with touching scenes, humor, and vivid pictures of the creatures depicted, it's a can't miss series for kids and sure to touch the hearts of the adults who might be doing the "audio" for their children.
Highly recommended.
Father, you know Karin's physical struggles with her back. We ask that you would heal her body and give her comfort as she writes the stories you've given her to tell. Please provide the healing she needs, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.