Episode 82 - The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster
It's time to hop in your tiny car and head to the kingdom of Wisdom - we're revisiting The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster! Grace breaks down the ways in which her opinion of the book have (and have not) changed since her childhood obsession, and Madeleine discovers Juster's grammatical & mathematical whimsy for the first time. We discuss the ways in which you can use the book as a mindfulness exercise, as well as a tool for teaching kids about colonialism. Plus, a hearty helping of appreciation for Jules Feiffer’s incredible illustrations.
EPISODE MEDIA
Norton Juster on All Things Considered
Adventure Time - One Million Years Dungeon:
Some of our favorites of Jules Feiffer’s illustrations: