
The Phantom Tollbooth
- Courage
- Humility
- Boredom
- Complaining
Values
Struggles
Why Should My Child Read This Book?
The Kingdom of Wisdom is in disarray. Princesses Reason and Rhyme are imprisoned. Information and Education (without Reason to temper information and convert it into Knowledge) have run amok. Our hero, overcoming many challenges, rescues the princesses, saving the day and the kingdom. This Gold Star book uses the fantasy genre and a fairy tale plot to illuminate the role of reason in converting information into beneficial knowledge and wisdom. Similar to the demons of today, the villains in the story are Ignorance and Insincerity, brought about by the misuse of language and loss of reason. Read this book aloud to your child and turn the experience into a meaningful discussion about the proper use of language and logic—a pertinent lesson considering the current culture of society.
For a picture book with a similar message meant for a younger audience, Mindful Muslim Reader recommends The Incredible Book Eating Boy.
What’s This Book About?
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