tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post8865156205963997704..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: Little Golden books and two dates for your diaryBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-20917409976135377052012-05-11T21:22:40.315+01:002012-05-11T21:22:40.315+01:00I always forget about eBay, thanks for reminding m...I always forget about eBay, thanks for reminding me I will go and take a lookbarbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-59284176576451824732012-05-11T11:45:35.405+01:002012-05-11T11:45:35.405+01:00Sure, if I ever come across them I'll certainl...Sure, if I ever come across them I'll certainly let you know. Maybe Ebay has some for sale?Michellehttp://bookloverscouch.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-46315263404072333852012-05-10T14:54:31.714+01:002012-05-10T14:54:31.714+01:00I used to say the Now I Lay Me prayer as a child, ...I used to say the Now I Lay Me prayer as a child, and it was the first one I taught my children, as well :)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16999072127168998585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-14718321059790399272012-05-09T11:32:42.141+01:002012-05-09T11:32:42.141+01:00Hello Nikki-ann, how exciting, I love finding book...Hello Nikki-ann, how exciting, I love finding books in places like that. Tell your mum well done from me. Maybe you should start a collection of Brer Rabbit books for your dad – you could buy him one for each birthday and one for each Christmas! Tell him you know how much he enjoyed reading it to you when you were small so you knew he would appreciate a collection!barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-71351832055950151742012-05-08T21:31:47.741+01:002012-05-08T21:31:47.741+01:00Mum picked up an old Enid Bylton collection of sto...Mum picked up an old Enid Bylton collection of stories book from a charity book table in Brantanos yesterday. It was 3 books for £1 and she came away with 6 (in good condition) for my neice & nephew. The Enid Blyton one will be put up until my neice is old enough, but Dad said he was just glad it wasn't Brer Rabbit (he had to read that book to my brother and then me when we were little). Flicking through the Enid Blyton book I noticed there was a Brer Rabbit story in there, so told him he could still read Brer Rabbit to her!Nikki-annhttp://www.notesoflife.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-47613976893692306152012-05-08T18:46:48.553+01:002012-05-08T18:46:48.553+01:00Hello Michelle, if you manage to find two copies o...Hello Michelle, if you manage to find two copies of the sleeping beauty (with yellow cover and Sleeping Beauty holding a pink cut out paper doll dress up in front of her) Sharon would like one (see previous comments). If you manage to find three copies, I would also like one!barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-44908327176345621502012-05-08T18:42:05.783+01:002012-05-08T18:42:05.783+01:00Hi Jess, I certainly hope to go and will be sure t...Hi Jess, I certainly hope to go and will be sure to take lots of ‘photos so that I can share them with everyone.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-11004927117673984482012-05-08T03:04:42.050+01:002012-05-08T03:04:42.050+01:00I'm actually going to have to purchase the Lit...I'm actually going to have to purchase the Little Golden Books again!Michellehttp://bookloverscouch.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-66433929597458153702012-05-08T03:02:17.826+01:002012-05-08T03:02:17.826+01:00Oh my! What a way to remember! I had The Poky Litt...Oh my! What a way to remember! I had The Poky Little Puppy for years and it really was one of my favourites. Your doing really well reminding me of books from my childhood.<br />Thanks<br />MichelleMichellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-25743027414331388912012-05-08T01:15:26.846+01:002012-05-08T01:15:26.846+01:00I loved the Little Golden Books! I had so many of ...I loved the Little Golden Books! I had so many of them. I don't know what became of them- but I read them over and over. I think the events sound great- if only I lived closer. I look forward to hearing about one of the Famous Five adventure trails if you get to go!Jess Haighthttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-49247671848078591372012-05-07T18:41:55.582+01:002012-05-07T18:41:55.582+01:00I don’t think I’m going to make it to the antiquar...I don’t think I’m going to make it to the antiquarian book fair, but I’m going to do my darndest to join in one of the adventure trails.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-77177301342973397502012-05-07T12:03:41.910+01:002012-05-07T12:03:41.910+01:00I used to love the Little Golden Books! They are s...I used to love the Little Golden Books! They are so cute. I'd love to attend both those events if I could!Megan @ Storybook Love Affairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-58210422084413441792012-05-07T09:20:36.987+01:002012-05-07T09:20:36.987+01:00Hello Eve, they are very sweet little books. It’s ...Hello Eve, they are very sweet little books. It’s funny how things learnt in childhood stay with us all our lives yet things we (I) did yesterday have already been forgotten!barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-36984197648539131752012-05-07T09:17:29.944+01:002012-05-07T09:17:29.944+01:00It would be lovely if she did keep it. But if not,...It would be lovely if she did keep it. But if not, it would make a super birthday or Christmas gift – I don’t have a copy, but I’m sure there will be one at abebooksbarbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-71108308794422736982012-05-07T09:11:37.015+01:002012-05-07T09:11:37.015+01:00Hello Sharon, I will do my best, but I won’t buy u...Hello Sharon, I will do my best, but I won’t buy unless it’s sensibly priced. Oh, and don’t worry if you find a copy in the meantime because I know I will fall in love with it so will be happy to add it to my collection. I will of course give you first refusal!barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-81419998054603148092012-05-07T09:04:46.765+01:002012-05-07T09:04:46.765+01:00Hello Donna, these little books were often ‘loved ...Hello Donna, these little books were often ‘loved to death’ so it’s hard to find copies in nice condition, and that pushes up the price.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-81721240841858575382012-05-07T00:37:32.120+01:002012-05-07T00:37:32.120+01:00I loved the little Golden books and used to love g...I loved the little Golden books and used to love giving them as gifts. Thanks for sharing your adorable prayer.:)The Desert Rocksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-30732293504813261332012-05-06T20:58:19.908+01:002012-05-06T20:58:19.908+01:00If you find a copy and want to sell it let me know...If you find a copy and want to sell it let me know and I will save my pennies! (It has a yellow cover and Sleeping Beauty is holding a pink cut out paper doll dress up in front of her.) I don't know why I don't have the book any more as it was always one of my favourites!Sharon Souternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-72898657258427011972012-05-06T19:16:08.687+01:002012-05-06T19:16:08.687+01:00I read "The Pokey Little Puppy" over ans...I read "The Pokey Little Puppy" over ansd over to my daughter when she was little. She just couldn't get enough of it! It was a delight to see it here. I wonder if she still has it?Darlene Fosternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-4178608750971368882012-05-06T18:04:54.924+01:002012-05-06T18:04:54.924+01:00wow, I had no idea how much these books were worth...wow, I had no idea how much these books were worth. I loved any Golden Book. I can't wait to hear of your adventures.DM Yatesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-1969283173579036692012-05-06T12:20:23.402+01:002012-05-06T12:20:23.402+01:00Hello Sharon, I’m sure the Sleeping Beauty with pa...Hello Sharon, I’m sure the Sleeping Beauty with paper dolls is beautiful. I will be trying to find a copy now. <br /><br />I think Hilda McGavin also provided artwork for a series of postcards – I don’t have any, but I just feel sure I’ve seen them. I think she was very prolific at one time so there should be a lot of her work around – something else to look out for.<br /><br />Kylie has kindly sent a picture and some words (see the comment above) and although the picture is similar, it’s not quite the one, and I’m sure the words were different – but as I said to Kylie, it’s a long time ago so I could be confused (nothing new there then!)barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-50593930362476260712012-05-06T12:10:04.639+01:002012-05-06T12:10:04.639+01:00Hello Kylie, it's a similar illustration but t...Hello Kylie, it's a similar illustration but the words are not quite the same - I'm sure it said something about straighten the covers – but it’s a very long time ago so I could be mistaken. Thanks so much for sending the picture and words, I really appreciate your help. Barbara.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-34071081170906881622012-05-06T11:10:13.025+01:002012-05-06T11:10:13.025+01:00Hi Barbara, was it this one?Hi Barbara, was it this one?Kyliehttp://lucyvioletvintage.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-75069771090959950382012-05-05T20:27:38.403+01:002012-05-05T20:27:38.403+01:00I had two LGB that I can remember - Bambi (which I...I had two LGB that I can remember - Bambi (which I still have) and the Sleeping Beauty version with the paper dolls - although I never had the dolls themselves as the book was a hand-me-down and the dolls and clothes had been cut out. I don't seem to have the book anymore. I tried to replace it a little while ago - intact with the dolls it now commands such high prices that I can't afford it!<br /><br />Thanks for the extra info about Hilda McGavin - I didn't know she illustrated Enid Blyton books, she must have been quite a prominent children's illustrators at that time. Her artwork is really lovely - I'm looking forward to finding out more about her.<br /><br />I'm also interested to read the bedtime prayer when Kylie finds it for you - hope she posts it as a comment for all of us to see!Sharon Souternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-24543721785498166422012-05-05T19:55:43.132+01:002012-05-05T19:55:43.132+01:00Hello TC, I envy you the fun you will have with yo...Hello TC, I envy you the fun you will have with your daughter when she is old enough to enjoy the Famous Five and Secret Seven stories. I still read one occasionally, but it would be lovely to have someone to share the excitement with! If you are ever in Corfe, it’s worth visiting the Ginger Pop shop, it’s only tiny but full of Enid Blyton memorabilia, the one at Pool also has a museum. I’m really looking forward to the adventure trail – I will probably be the oldest one there – but I’m still a kid at heart. Thanks for calling in and leaving a comment.barbaraannefishernoreply@blogger.com