Experience the world through the eyes of children! Go back to a time of angelic innocence, delighting in the uncensored first words and ideas of “Ammie” and “Tristy. Journaled nightly by their mom from the time they began to speak until they reached about the age of seven, she later turned their reflections into poetry. Their amusing (and often surprising) words provide unique explanations of the difference between outer space and heaven and the true identity of Santa Claus, unexpected questions about sex differences in crime rates and the age of their mom, provocative opinions about how girls know best and why spiders make great pets, creative solutions for boredom in school and alcoholism, and loving emotions about their mother, grandparents-and their dog! Taken as a collection, The World According to Ammie and Tristy: Angelic reflections of my daughters provides a humorous, inspirational, and insightful look at the world of children, as well as a framework for viewing childhood education and parenting, socialization, and early child development. Enjoy the journey!
By Dr. Mary Ruggiero