Wow such a busy week I've barely had time to unpack all my treasures from last weekend. Still so much to clean, scrub up and share with you.
Just a brief post from me today as I've got lots of catching up to do, but I wanted to quickly share with you this gorgeous children's book I picked up in Hastings for 99p.
We adore books in this house, but now that Ruby has become addicted to Roald Dahl books for bedtime, and with all her school reading homework it feels as though we don't have as much time for reading other stories. I must make time to do that with her, even though she's reading much more independently now and will often spend an hour in the morning before we're up reading to herself, you can't beat a snuggle on the sofa sharing a good book together!
This charmingly illustrated book is the re-telling of an old tale from the 1890s. Miss Browne - the story of a superior mouse is a cautionary tale of a well-to-do town mouse, full of airs and graces. Visiting her peasant cousins in the country, she's condescending and patronising, despite them going to great lengths to welcome her into their home. She derides and embarrasses them, but sadly is not as savvy as her street-wise cousins and falls foul of the local tom.
I'm going to have fun putting on my posh feline and common moggy voices for this one!
The book was originally printed in America in 1978 (nearly as old as me!), I wonder how many children it's been read to? Does your child have a favourite old picture book?
If you have any second-hand finds, please link up below. Looking forward to seeing your treasures.
Ooo I love this - I'm a big book fan, I could spend hours sitting staring at the illustrations!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely book :)
ReplyDeleteFab looking book, and I love the use of the word 'superior' in the title! The illustrations look great and I am glad I am not the only one who enjoys employing daft voices when reading!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab looking book - the illustrations are lovely!x
ReplyDeleteGreat looking book and story that I'm sure you will both enjoy. I still have some from when I was young from the same(ish) era! Great to look back at.
ReplyDeleteI love old books! That one sounds great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous book. Lovely illustrations too. We are very big on reading in this house too - one of the best skills and enjoyments you can ever have I reckon. :o).
ReplyDeleteI have a weakness for vintage children's books as well. The illustrations are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous, I love old books and that is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteHave a plan to go second hand hunting tomorrow now!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fab - I really need to get myself into gear as I have loads of charity shop bargains to share x
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous little book! I LOVE second hand books, they're so interesting, and one of many reasons why I don't think I'll ever be persuaded to buy a Kindle... x
ReplyDeleteI am a complete bookaholic and will never stop buying real books - even though I have a Kindle and a Nook for reading on the go x
DeleteLooks fab - love the illustrations. Would love to hear your common muggy and posh feline voices :)
ReplyDeleteI still love to read to my kids too not easy to fit in with homework and independent reading too but still so much fun when you get the chance
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little book!
ReplyDeleteThat book is so cute. I will have to watch for it as my grandkids would love it.
ReplyDeletewhat a nice book! kids books with nice illustrations are always a joy to pick up. i'm currently after some dick bruna books, they are not at all that common over here as in the UK! still hopeful though :)
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