Random question but always love COJ advice - I am going to be the mystery reader for my 6 year old nephew in a few weeks (can’t wait to see his face!). He is in kindergarten. Anyone have any recommendations on a book to choose? I’d love to wow these kids haha. Thanks for any tips!
Last year, when The Wild Robot first came out, my 14-year-old son and I were on a mother-son trip in Santa Barbara, where we saw the movie twice because we lived it so much. I sobbed, thinking of my son's soon-to-be flight from the nest. He enjoyed the story. He saw it again on a school trip after we returned home. It was one of our favorite movies of 2024, if not our most favorite!
My 8-yr old is son is not quite ready to watch the wild robot film (he had nightmares for months after ‘Up’ because he couldn’t understand why a mean old man with dogs would light a house on fire 🥺), but we just read the 3 books together and they were fantastic. Well-paced, scary and so so moving.
My 10 year old loved The Wild Robot books and we recently watched the lovely movie — he teared up! It was so beautiful to see him moved to the point of tears.
I saw Wild Robot with my 8yo son and 6yo daughter. When it started to get emotional, my son crawled into my lap (good thing we were at a theater with big recliners) and we pretty much wept together for the rest of the movie. Afterward he told me, “I almost walked out and waited for you in the hall because it was TOO SAD!” We loved it— but watch at your own risk 😂
Okay that parenting tip is everything!!! As a children's cooking school owner, that is the number one thing I tell parents of picky eaters--get them involved! If they make it, they will eat it! Tofu, peas, everything. And make it fun!
Ooh, a difficult poll!! I could argue for any of the three but decided that disheveled suit has my heart.
My husband surprised me last year by suggesting that we do a semi-spontaneous (okay, planned months in advance, but still!) trip to New York to see Denzel performing in Othello in late March. When Streetcar was announced, I was ecstatic and sold it to my husband as "we're basically seeing Gladiator II on the stage if we go to both shows!" -- so I'll be seeing Paul Mescal in Streetcar the night before you, Jo!
Love this February roundup! So many great recommendations and inspirations to wrap up the month. Always enjoy these edits!
Random question but always love COJ advice - I am going to be the mystery reader for my 6 year old nephew in a few weeks (can’t wait to see his face!). He is in kindergarten. Anyone have any recommendations on a book to choose? I’d love to wow these kids haha. Thanks for any tips!
Last year, when The Wild Robot first came out, my 14-year-old son and I were on a mother-son trip in Santa Barbara, where we saw the movie twice because we lived it so much. I sobbed, thinking of my son's soon-to-be flight from the nest. He enjoyed the story. He saw it again on a school trip after we returned home. It was one of our favorite movies of 2024, if not our most favorite!
Should say "loved."
I LOVED Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine!
“You’re very open minded about cheese” Love it!
hahaha "charming and fun" are not the words I'd use to describe Elinor Oliphant, that book traumatized me for a week straight!! (but i liked it!)
Man thighs are highly underrated imo ;)
Couldn’t agree more ;)
My 8-yr old is son is not quite ready to watch the wild robot film (he had nightmares for months after ‘Up’ because he couldn’t understand why a mean old man with dogs would light a house on fire 🥺), but we just read the 3 books together and they were fantastic. Well-paced, scary and so so moving.
Why is there not an all of the above for the poll? PM is dreamy
My 10 year old loved The Wild Robot books and we recently watched the lovely movie — he teared up! It was so beautiful to see him moved to the point of tears.
I saw Wild Robot with my 8yo son and 6yo daughter. When it started to get emotional, my son crawled into my lap (good thing we were at a theater with big recliners) and we pretty much wept together for the rest of the movie. Afterward he told me, “I almost walked out and waited for you in the hall because it was TOO SAD!” We loved it— but watch at your own risk 😂
During that one scene, my friend said her daughter and a bunch of other kids in the theater started howling along! 😭
It’s a gut punch! 🥲
Okay that parenting tip is everything!!! As a children's cooking school owner, that is the number one thing I tell parents of picky eaters--get them involved! If they make it, they will eat it! Tofu, peas, everything. And make it fun!
I hate to be that person but The Wild Robot book is even better than the movie!
We just started the book, so I'm thrilled to hear this!
Enjoy!!
I read/devoured "Elinor Oliphant is Completely Fine" this summer! I was so smitten with her and her life!
‘I remember you’re very open minded when it comes to cheese.’ Is there a better compliment? (no)
Ooh, a difficult poll!! I could argue for any of the three but decided that disheveled suit has my heart.
My husband surprised me last year by suggesting that we do a semi-spontaneous (okay, planned months in advance, but still!) trip to New York to see Denzel performing in Othello in late March. When Streetcar was announced, I was ecstatic and sold it to my husband as "we're basically seeing Gladiator II on the stage if we go to both shows!" -- so I'll be seeing Paul Mescal in Streetcar the night before you, Jo!
I'm excited for BOTH of us!
Have fun!
I love that!!!