One of my favourite things to do with my kids is to take them to the local library for story time every week. It's educational, fun, social and like few things these days free. We made a conscious decision two or so years ago to start stepping away from consumerism and so taking our kids to something like this rather than a play centre, McDonalds or buying them something suits us perfectly.
While at story time last week my little man chose his book to borrow. I didn't pay much attention to what he picked up until we sat down together later that day to read it. I was so touched by the simple message of this story that I wanted to share it with you all. The story is Selma by Jutta Bauer, Gecko Press 1997. If you are interested in purchasing this book for home you can find it here. I know I will be getting a copy as the message is one I believe is so important for our children and the illustrations are just beautiful.
Selma
Jutta Bauer
When I just couldn't take it anymore I went to a wise ram....
What is happiness?
Happiness?
Let me tell you the story of Selma....
Once there was a sheep named Selma.
Every morning at sunrise,
Selma would eat a little grass....
...She would play with her children until lunchtime...
....exercise in the afternoon...
....eat some more grass....
....have a little chat with Mrs. Miller in the evening...
....and finally, fall fast asleep.
Asked what she would do if she had more time, Selma replied...
Well I would eat a little grass at sunrise....
...play with my children until lunchtime...
....exercise in the afternoon...
....eat some more grass....
....have a little chat with Mrs. Miller in the evening...
....and finally, fall fast asleep.
"And if you won a million dollars?" she was asked.
Well I would love to eat a little grass in the morning....
...play with my children...
....exercise in the afternoon...
....eat some more grass....
....have a little chat with Mrs. Miller in the evening...
....and finally, fall fast asleep.
Please I urge you again that if you love this book go and buy it.
Your balance buddy
Renae X
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