Aslan

Last fall, anticipating the new movie, I decided to reread some of the Narnia Chronicles. I wanted to read them to the older girls too, but was pretty sure they were too young. Once Carissa saw the cover and asked what it was about, I decided to give it a try.

She loved it (so did Jenna, but I think she just liked being part of a new nighttime tradition), remembered very detailed parts of the story and talked about it often. She often talks about Aslan being just like Jesus - dying for Edmund and rising again.

When the movie came out we decided not to take her to see it because it would probably be a bit violent. Once her Aunt Shaina got the DVD though, it would have been a recurring struggle to convince her why she couldn't see it, and I gave in (what a strong father I am).

Well, she loves the movie as much or more than the book, and would probably watch it 3 times per day if we let her. It has also opened up even more conversations about the spiritual themes not so hidden in the story.

As for the violence... should I be worried that her favorite scene is the big battle with the Witch's army?