What to learn from a little mouse named Despereaux

Kate DiCamillo is one of my favorite author's.

"The Tale of Despereaux" won her a Newbery Medal.

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What did 11 year old children

and a 54 year old teacher

learn from a little mouse

named

Despereaux?

~ COURAGE ~ 
is not measured by physical size,

but by the certainty of hope - honor - and a quest. 

~ LOVE ~ 
doesn't give up nor does it abandon,

it can move a mouse to do the impossible.

~ FORGIVENESS ~
is not just to excuse the perfidy of another, 

it's about saving your own heart. 

~ PERSUASION ~ 
can be a devious rat's expertise,

but, from a princess or an honorable mouse, it can encourage good in others.

~ LIGHT ~
is what we seek,

it brings hope, kindness and deep joy.

The Tale of Despereaux

is such a worthwhile read, not just for a child,

but for you and me!

~Courage, love, forgiveness, persuasion and light~

essential themes that swirl into a tale that is soul stirring.

Illustrations by Timothy Basil Ering

Dear Readers,

Enjoy your week 

"with the whole of your heart."

ps:  The book is better than the movie!

From her FAQ's

Q:	What was it like to win the Newbery award for The Tale of Despereaux?
	A:	It was the most amazing, unbelievable, wonderful, fantastic, extraordinary thing. Truthfully, I still can't believe it. I cried for days. And when I think about it now, it still makes me feel weepy.
Q:	Does that mean there's going to be another book about Despereaux?
	A:	I'm not planning on writing another Despereaux book, but who knows? Anything is possible. And if the mouse comes and sits on my shoulder and whispers another story in my ear, I will certainly write it down.