The Mysteries of Life in Children's Literature: Books that Inspire a Love of Life Discontinued Pat Gaffney

Pat Gaffney

Patrick is handing out shamrocks

BY TERESA TOMEO

that explores this traditional Christian practice of meditation on death in light of Christ

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The Mysteries of Life in Children's Literature: Books that Inspire a Love of Life Discontinued Pat Gaffney"Fairy tales clear the way for sanctity. They are the child's first morality play, clear cut, no nonsense black and white, good and evil, life and deathwith a bit of fun thrown in to alleviate the pain." Ethel Pochocki The wonders found in fairy tales and myths have enriched childhoods for centuries. In between "once upon a time" and "happily ever after," we embark on adventures that seem an eternity away from our everyday lives, and yet through these