That's pretty sad, isn't it??? I'm so glad we had an opportunity to really read before this happened.
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Did you have favorite childhood books?
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Oh my goodness, Sharon, mine too - these books still mean so much go me - especially "Good Night Moon" - I used to read this to my grandson. It's so close to my heart. I so remember The Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar too - it was a Caldecott Book. That was a huge thing "back in the day".
This is so awesome because I was watching a news show today and they were actually talking about the best children's books - I couldn't believe it - I got such a kick out of it because we're actually talking about it on here. I love it! I'm sorry you had a home life like you had - but you came through the drama - I had "drama" in my childhood too - I think it makes us stronger, don't you??? I truly believe we all had "drama" of some kind especially growing up in previous lifetimes, if you know what I mean. HUGS to you.My favorite two things as a child were reading books and drawing. I often drew from the books I read. I loved the books by Enid Blyton, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and many others but these are the main ones I can remember. I also loved comic books, the action comics, Superman being my fave, then Batman, the Flash, etc. I also loved Archie, and Walt Disney comics. I spent as much time in our school library as I possibly could. I read all the biographies they had, twice; I think I remember they had orange covers. Books and drawing were my escape from reality. My home life wasn't the best as my father was an alcoholic and there was always drama, drama, and more drama.
They're awesome!!!!
Can I just say that I've enjoyed SO much reading about all of your childhood memories - book wise????? I was such an avid reader all of my life and I love reading about all of your reading loves. Thanks for sharing your memories.
janedee
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i was a total bookworm as a kid. I loved Enid Blyton books - The Faraway Tree series, Famous Five, Mr. Galliano’s Circus and a whole bunch of other Series she wrote. Other faves were The Railway Children, What Katy Did, Anne of Green Gables, The Borrowers, Nancy Drew and The Bobbsey Twins. My girls loved the Robert Munich books.
Good list, Jane! I totally forgot about the Bobbsey Twins. I loved those books, too!
I see you said "are/were because I was going to say that Winnie The Pooh is still one of my favorites. I liked Pippi, too.
Yes that's it. I'm very much for progress, but we also lose a lot. My grandchildren have never seen a library and many things at school are taught without books.
Betty Jo
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I'm very thankful for progress too; without internet, I wouldn't have met you, Sylvia, and other wonderful friends here. But, my granddaughters have never read a complete book, or been inside a library, and that makes me so very sad.
Betty Jo
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Wow! Your thread is very timely! Yes, eventually I came through drama, and am stronger for it, although a couple of my siblings didn't (they have passed), and a couple of them are still struggling. I was the oldest child, and things got progressively worse through the years and sadly my younger siblings went through the worst of it. My parents had to drop out of school, third and fourth grades, during the depression to help on the farm. My mother could read, but my father could not. So, they weren't a big encouragement in that area. I will forever be grateful for the teachers I had as a child who encouraged me to read.
Betty Jo
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It's been a loooong time ago, but I thought I could remember the biographies having orange covers.
This thread is bringing back so many good memories!
My dad used to work for Silver Burdett, now part of Simon and Schuster, in the educational text division. He used to bring home samples of books and series and I loved reading them. A lot from Time Life. We had series about The Wild West, WWII, plus science books on the oceans, dinosaurs, planets, and so on. All very cutting edge in the 70s LOL
I adored the Little House books and dressed up as Laura Ingalls for Halloween one year. I also wanted to make their Maple Syrup candies in the snow. Do any of you remember that? They heated the maple sugar and then poured it into shapes over snow. Pro Tip from an 8-year-old me: Pancake syrup does *not* work the same as maple syrup hahaha!
My kids loved books too- their favorites were The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and the Kissing Hand. We also read the Harry Potter Books together- I read 1-3 out loud when they were too young to read them on their own. It was also one of the few movies (Sorcerer's Stone) I let them watch before they read the book. I was one of those mean moms who told them that the books are almost always better than movies.
My dad used to work for Silver Burdett, now part of Simon and Schuster, in the educational text division. He used to bring home samples of books and series and I loved reading them. A lot from Time Life. We had series about The Wild West, WWII, plus science books on the oceans, dinosaurs, planets, and so on. All very cutting edge in the 70s LOL
I adored the Little House books and dressed up as Laura Ingalls for Halloween one year. I also wanted to make their Maple Syrup candies in the snow. Do any of you remember that? They heated the maple sugar and then poured it into shapes over snow. Pro Tip from an 8-year-old me: Pancake syrup does *not* work the same as maple syrup hahaha!
My kids loved books too- their favorites were The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and the Kissing Hand. We also read the Harry Potter Books together- I read 1-3 out loud when they were too young to read them on their own. It was also one of the few movies (Sorcerer's Stone) I let them watch before they read the book. I was one of those mean moms who told them that the books are almost always better than movies.
LSlycord
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How I loved to read! I would read everywhere. I would even read as I walked to school. Fortunately it was a small town without much traffic so I didn't get run over. LOL
The first ones were the Bobbsey twin books. We had so many of those at the library. And I had some of my own. I probably started reading those in 3rd grade. They were really old even when I was reading them in the '60's. But I loved them...Nan and Bert and Flossie and Freddie. They were a kind of "Leave it to Beaver" to me. Then I started the Little House on the Prairie books after our 4th grade teacher read "Farmer Boy" to us each day after lunch. I read Nancy Drew and Black Beauty and all of the horse books. And Pippi Longstocking and Karen Killilea (sp?) when I decided that one day I would have a newfoundland. Who says dreams don't come true?
The summer between 6th and 7th grade, my mom bought me any Scholastic books that I wanted for the summer. I bet there were 30 at least. That was my summer entertainment. I remember that I got a biography of Martin Luther King Jr. It was for adult readers but I was definitely at that stage!
What a fun trip you have taken me down memory lane! Thanks for asking this question.
The first ones were the Bobbsey twin books. We had so many of those at the library. And I had some of my own. I probably started reading those in 3rd grade. They were really old even when I was reading them in the '60's. But I loved them...Nan and Bert and Flossie and Freddie. They were a kind of "Leave it to Beaver" to me. Then I started the Little House on the Prairie books after our 4th grade teacher read "Farmer Boy" to us each day after lunch. I read Nancy Drew and Black Beauty and all of the horse books. And Pippi Longstocking and Karen Killilea (sp?) when I decided that one day I would have a newfoundland. Who says dreams don't come true?
The summer between 6th and 7th grade, my mom bought me any Scholastic books that I wanted for the summer. I bet there were 30 at least. That was my summer entertainment. I remember that I got a biography of Martin Luther King Jr. It was for adult readers but I was definitely at that stage!
What a fun trip you have taken me down memory lane! Thanks for asking this question.
LSlycord
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I was another that would read the back of a cereal box or a match book cover or a napkin or the little blurb on the menu about the history of the restaurant. I also read lots of Dr. Seuss...I guess I really kind of learned to read with "Hop on Pop" and "The Cat in the Hat".
Now really and truly off to dig out my hurricane readiness supplies!
Now really and truly off to dig out my hurricane readiness supplies!
I was thrilled to be able to take my grandson to the Public Library - the Main Library - a couple of years ago. He got so excited by the rows and rows of books.
Me too, Betty Jo.
What a beautiful testament to the way things were and how they/we got through them. I LOVE threads like this where we can share our stories.
Oh my gosh, Chris, you have given me chills. That's SO cool about your dad - how wonderful that must have been. My kids love Little House and this is so awesome - I had a "pioneer outfit" that my mom made for me, when I was a kid and my oldest DD, Adrienne, always wanted to wear it to pretend she was Laura. One year, she word it - hat and all - for our Thanksgiving dinner. I'm SO loving this thread - you're all bringing back so many memories.
I have enjoyed this thread, SO much, Linda! I never dreamed my question would evoke so many wonderful memories - not only for me, but for all of you. We have so much in common. Reading is SO wonderful and I've loved sharing my love with all of you.
Linda, the hurricane readiness will give you LOTS to read. J/K - stay safe!!!!
Betty Jo
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Meeeee toooo. Be safe. I'll be so glad when this threat is over for y'all and my relatives in FL. ♥
LSlycord
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Thanks Betty Jo! Just a few more days!
LSlycord
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It has given me lots of reading material indeed!
I know, right? I'm with all of you in Spirit.