Under the Chinaberry Tree: Books and Inspirations for Mindful Parenting

By Patti Pitcher and Ann Ruethling

Book Overview

Celebrating Chinaberry's twentieth anniversary, the women behind America's beloved children's book catalog share their wisdom about the joys of children's literature and parenting. The Chinaberry catalog was created when Ann Ruethling became troubled by the violence in many old-fashioned nursery stories and the poor grammar or mediocre plots in newer children's books. Handpicking a hundred high-quality titles a year, she has become an indispensable friend to thousands of parents, and Chinaberry has become a gold standard for its industry. Under the Chinaberry Tree celebrates the world of children's books. In warm "one-mother-to-another" prose, Ruethling and her business partner, Patti Pitcher, reflect on the family-first concepts that resonate so strongly with Chinaberry fans and all parents. Exploring the books that have made a difference in their children's lives, the tender experience of reading with children and the moments that make parenting a unique journey, this guide is sure to enrich every family's bookshelf.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767912020
• ISBN13: 9780767912020
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group, The
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A MUST read book for parents and everyone!

Whether you are a parent or caring relative, you must read this book cover to cover. The book teaches parenting from the heart and soul in a way that our culture typically doesnt recognize. I'm thankful to have read this book. It's particularly helpful to parents of younger children. The book gave me a perspective that is hard to find in our society. I'm a better person after having read UNDER THE CHINABERRY TREE. Corny, perhaps, but true.

best of the best

Ever since becomeing a parent, I have come to depend on the Chinaberry catalog to offer books that feed the heart, as well as the head. There's just nothing like their selection, which is so obviously the result of hours and hours and hours of dedicated work finding the best books. I pray that this company thrives and is able to offer generations of families their wisdom. UNDER THE CHINABERRY TREE combines Chinaberry's great taste in books with spirited commentary about family life. It's an inspiring and whole-hearted compilation of what the women at Chinaberry have always done best. Thank you!

A Must Read!

I think this book should be required reading for all parents. My daughter's preschool teacher loaned me her copy, and I had to buy one for myself. What a different world this would be if every parent read it. It is full of practical wisdom and ideas for raising children to be kind and loving individuals. I loved the personal way in which it was written. It came across as very warm and personal rather than preachy or like a textbook. This book really is a Must Read if you have young children.

A wonderful and inspiring book

This is a delightful read. The inspirations are, for me, even more uplifting than the book reviews, which are thought-provoking and informative. I am hoping that this is the first in a series, with emphasis on different age groups and styles. As a longtime Chinaberry Catalog devotee, I know firsthand that this book merely scratches the surface. Thank you, Patti and Ann!

A Great Parenting Resource!

Reading this book is like having a parenting conversation with a very trusted friend. As you read through the detailed descriptions of the well-researched children's books and the very charming ideas and tidbits about pareneting, you can't help but smile. It almost makes you want to have another child!!The Chinaberry catalog is also a must for ANY parent. Don't buy a single book for your child without looking at this catalog first.