I have been re-reading several of the "children's" books with my kids and they love it. They are old enough now to read really well and I let them take turns reading one chapter each. It makes for a slower read but it is a lot of fun for them and for me. I have always loved Charlotte's Web anyway. Fern was so in love with her little pig. She could not imagine the inhumanity of killing the runt. I can sympathize. My own children would do the same thing and I would make a bed for the pig in the house like Fern's mom did. But baby pigs don't stay babies for long and before long, Wilbur had to go to the farm. There he meets the other animals and starts off as a whiny, unlikeable brat. But then he meets Charlotte, who teaches Wilbur what being a friend is all about. Together (well, mostly Charlotte) they are able to keep Wilbur away from the slaughter and off to the fair they go. At the end, Wilbur must learn a very hard lesson. Even spiders and best friends sometimes can't stay with us forever. But Wilbur is at least able to pass on what Charlotte taught him to three of her babies.
Great story. Still sad no matter how many times I read it but also full of love and hope and humor. The animals are ALL so real and funny and full of personality.
[book:Charlotte's Web|24178]
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