When I was a child of three Sitting on my mother's knee She would read this tale to me I would listen as she spoke Oh, what magic she'd evoke In the child When I was a child of three Sitting on my mother's knee She would read this tale to me I would listen as she spoke Oh, what magic she'd evoke In the child that once was me.
Then my children gathered round Listening with glee Creating memories of that time When mum read this tale to me
My grandchildren come to stay One sits upon my knee You cannot hear the smallest sound Their eyes are filled with glee When I read this tale to them That my mum read to me.
I can't believe I found this book listed on Goodreads. This was one of my first books and it brought back so many happy memories seeing a picture of iI can't believe I found this book listed on Goodreads. This was one of my first books and it brought back so many happy memories seeing a picture of it listed on here. It's a classic like me. ...more
Another book from my childhood that is also loved by my children and grandchildren. Enid Blyton was my absolute favourite author when I was a child andAnother book from my childhood that is also loved by my children and grandchildren. Enid Blyton was my absolute favourite author when I was a child and she still is today. I was reading a bit of the information on this book about Enid Blyton and apparently she was going to be a musician but changed her mind and became an author. I'm sure Enid Blyton would have been successfull in whatever choice she made in her chosen path but I'm so very glad she became an author. Thank you Enid Blyton for bringing so much joy to my childhood with all your wonderful stories. You certainly where a very gifted author and the gift of joy and happiness was one of your greatest gifts you gave to so many children....more
I'm showing my age when I say read this book years ago and it was an earlier edition. I remember distinctly my teacher, cane behind his back to ensureI'm showing my age when I say read this book years ago and it was an earlier edition. I remember distinctly my teacher, cane behind his back to ensure a quiet classroom, opening his desk drawer and taking out the first book in this series. Not sure why he thought he needed a cane because when he started reading to the class you could have heard a pin drop. Thus began my love of reading and I went straight to the library to borrow the book. It was way to long to wait another week for the next installment of the famous five. I even still have my Enid Blyton club badge that is one of my favourite keepsakes. There was no one in my opinion could write a children's story quite like Enid Blyton and my children and grandchildren have loved theses stories too. One of the best classic children's series at the time and still loved today.
I read this book some time ago and I must admit it's one of my favourite stories.I read this book some time ago and I must admit it's one of my favourite stories....more
This book brings back so many happy memories from when I was a child. One of my favourite children's books.This book brings back so many happy memories from when I was a child. One of my favourite children's books....more
This annual was always bought to put in my son's Christmas stocking every year. It was proof that santa existed at our house. After the toys had been This annual was always bought to put in my son's Christmas stocking every year. It was proof that santa existed at our house. After the toys had been played with it always ended up being one of the best presents according to the contentment on my child's face. Happy days....more
I have an earlier edition of this book and have read it to my children and grandchildren. Always a firm favourite especially if we make gingerbread meI have an earlier edition of this book and have read it to my children and grandchildren. Always a firm favourite especially if we make gingerbread men after the story. ...more
I read this with my children some time ago. The Walt Disney books are really good because there is usually a film that you can watch together after reI read this with my children some time ago. The Walt Disney books are really good because there is usually a film that you can watch together after reading the book. Happy memories....more
I read this story when I was a child but it was a much earlier education than this one. It seems very strange today that this story was intended for chI read this story when I was a child but it was a much earlier education than this one. It seems very strange today that this story was intended for children's ears but many from a different era seem quite disturbing today. An interesting classic children's story. ...more
I remember this book and it must have been passed to me by my big sister. The flower pot men always used to say blob o lop little weed. Weed. What whereI remember this book and it must have been passed to me by my big sister. The flower pot men always used to say blob o lop little weed. Weed. What where my parents thinking, it's no wonder I joined the Enid Blyton club. Loved them really. Pure nostalgia. Happy days. ...more
I remember buying this book for my young son and he loved it. Also bought the Watch with Mother video tapes and I remember the song Andy Pandy is cominI remember buying this book for my young son and he loved it. Also bought the Watch with Mother video tapes and I remember the song Andy Pandy is coming to play La la la la la Andy Pandy is here today La la la la Happy days when there was no violence in children's programs. Think I'm off on one of my memory trips. Pure nostalgia. ...more
I loved this classic fairy tale when I was a child and I have had great pleasure in reading this story to my children and grandchildren. Published in I loved this classic fairy tale when I was a child and I have had great pleasure in reading this story to my children and grandchildren. Published in 1888 by Oscar Wilde. A timeless classic children's story. Pure nostalgia....more
It wouldn't be Christmas without this story. This book has become a part of the joy of Christmas for children both big and small at our house. MagicalIt wouldn't be Christmas without this story. This book has become a part of the joy of Christmas for children both big and small at our house. Magical....more
This book was free on Kobo and I was intrigued by the title so I decided to read this short story. Aimed at younger children I thought, this is the stoThis book was free on Kobo and I was intrigued by the title so I decided to read this short story. Aimed at younger children I thought, this is the story of Jack who is very upset because his friends have called him gay. His father deals with this in a very sensitive and informing way that puts Jack's worries to one side when he explains how our minds connect with our feelings when we dream. The important thing that is emphasized in the story is that it's okay to be who you are and everyone is different. Jack's father explains that his love is unconditional for his son and whatever Jack's worries are it's always good to talk. I thought this story was a brilliant way to approach what might be a sensitive subject for some parents. The story also gave an interesting look on how our minds work when we dream and how dreams are not a reality....more
The days when you didn't have to measure the size and weight of your letter. Pure nostalgia. 😊The days when you didn't have to measure the size and weight of your letter. Pure nostalgia. 😊...more
