Guest Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I have just bought an old copy of this. It's an old Ladybird book and was my favourite book when I was little It brought back so many memories. The pictures are gorgeous. My fave was the one where the shoemaker and his wife made the elves some new clothes to thank them for making the shoes. I found a stall in the town centre selling old books. I was looking for Rupert/Doctor Who/Beatrix Potter/Enid Blyton and found a big box with loads of old Ladybird books in it. I then bumped into a friend from work and we were reminiscing about them There was a 'Rumpelstiltskin' (another fave) and 'The Little Ren Hen', which was lovely and had beautiful pics in it, they looked like our 'Rose' and then we found one called 'Things to Make' and we both remembered it had instructions on how to make an little indoor garden which we had both tried to do using a seed tray and a mirror for the pond. I hadn't got enough money on me to buy them all so I may go back tomorrow (Hope they are still there) Off the have another little look at the 'Elves' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 (Huge sigh of relief!) For a moment there I thought you might have posted pictures of Dan as an elf!! Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I've still got all the titles you mentined Debs. I can't part with them. They are lovely books. Well done for finding them. I'm sure if you manage to get them that Harry and Juliette will treasure them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I've still got quite a few in the loft Debs, including some Rubert annuals and Noddy books. Does anyone remember a story about a tiger that ran around and turned into butter? I can only remember that bit (came to me when Biscuit was chasing his tail), and nothing else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Can't say that sounds familiar Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Don't remember that one, I'm afraid Clare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Richard Don't have any pics of Dan as an elf unfortunately I think the nearest he got was dressing in a pair of green pants and prancing around the stage of our local Civic Hall He was a leaf in his school play and he was 5 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I must be older than I thought (Graham, don't even think about it! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 You're gonna get a slapping soon..... A kind friend just found the very book for me - just seeing the cover on Amazon brought back memories. Typically of books written at the end of the 19th century, it is very racist in a naive sort of way. "Little Black Sambo" is Helen Bannerman's 1890 tale about a group of tigers that take a little black boy's clothes in exchange for his life. Then they argue about which tiger looks the grandest. They argue so much that they start chasing each other around a tree, holding on to each other's tails and running so fast they spin themselves into butter. The boy puts the butter on his pancakes and eats 'em all up. I can sleep happy now that I've found out what it was. Isn't it weird how something visual can bring back long buried memories, and why on earth can I remember somethign from nearly 40 years ago, when I can't even remember what I had for breakfast? I know Graham, it's my age! Thought i'd get that in before you did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Does anyone remember a story about a tiger that ran around and turned into butter? I can only remember that bit (came to me when Biscuit was chasing his tail), and nothing else! hi Claret, I remember that vaguely and my mum thinks it was 'little black Sambo' which was my absolute favorite book when I was little. My daughter has started reading all my old favorite books and have to say quite often once she's finished reading them I have to read them myself, I'd forgotten how sad the original Black Beauty is it made us both cry!! but the original 101 dalmatians is our favorite. Hi everyone, never seems to be time to post these days but we keep checking in to see if there is any news of mark3 eglus?? oh and really thinking of starting a thread called .........................'Do not under any circumstances think of going on holiday to Seville for at least 2 years' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Magic Faraway tree' and 'Mr Pinkwhistle' - my all time favs!!! Bought my OH a copy of 'The magic porridge pot' for Christmas (sorry, *ducks for cover*) last year, one of his favs from childhood. I read it and its really good Christian x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Does anyone remember a story about a tiger that ran around and turned into butter? I can only remember that bit (came to me when Biscuit was chasing his tail), and nothing else! Oh Clare it was "little black sambo" my all time favourite book as a child but my mum gave it away to one of my cousins...........Apparently the originals are worth a fortune, it is not very PC now. Are they still producing the book I would love to buy it for Emily, I shall have a look on Amazon............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 It is on Amazon - I was sent the link. We had a very old and scruffy copy - probably worth a mint now, but I've no idea where it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 My fave is The Enormous Turnip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraylady Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Well if we are going to roll around in a warm vat of nostalgia - can I add some more fuel to the fire? 2 that I hunted down online: The Singing Ringing Tree in DVD. (Maybe they replay this on BBC since it aired in the 70's?) Gorgeous colour, mysterious (being in German helped, I guess), enthralling and just a little dark. Maybe it made such a strong impression due to contrast with rest of childrens tv at the time. Robinson Crusoe (the B&W one they would show at half-term) -still waiting for DVD for US market here - but I got a CD of the wonderful music. Again, it stood out from its contemporaries - but the soundtrack is as effective today as it ever was. Just brilliant. Well thats my contribution - off to dig out Robinson Crusoe to listen to in the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 My fave is The Enormous Turnip! Mine too - and both my boys ! I can still remember the Robinson Crusoe music, Sarah!! Funny how things like that never leave you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Re: Agatha Christie - I was an Agatha Christe Fan too in my teens - my mum and sister and I collected all her books ever written - and there's a lot! Re: Singing Ringing Tree - I remember that although I always found it slightly disturbing Re: Ladybird books - my sister and I still have most of ours - they're in my mum's attic I think - I'll have to get them down and reminisce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Magic Faraway tree' and 'Mr Pinkwhistle' - my all time favs!!!Christian x x x The Faraway Tree stories are my favourite too, I used to get really scared for the characters when the lands started to move around and they almost got stuck . A really charming read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Moon face and silky??? saucepan man!!! C x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveypup Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The slippery slip.... and the little squirrel that pulled the cushions back up for Moonface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Sorry to hijack your thread Debs but couldn't resist - 'The Faraway Tree is inhabited by people who include Moonface, the elf Silky, the Saucepan Man, Dame Washalot, Mr. Whatsisname and the Angry Pixie. The lands at the top were sometimes extremely unpleasant (the Land of Dame Slap) or sometimes fantastically enjoyable (the Land of Birthdays, the Land of Take-What-You-Want)'. C x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Today i found in a second hand book shelf a copy of a book about Father Christmas that i recognised instantly as one of my faves as a kid. Had totally forgotten it even existed but flicking through the pages was like going back to my childhood. Of course i had to buy it Really cheap as well - yay! I liked the faraway tree books but my fave enid blyton book is 'The Secret Island' - anyone read it? Its about some kids that run away (to an island funnily enough) and become self sufficent ie grow their own veg, bring accross chickens and cows for eggs, milk etc, sleep under the stars at night, make their own little house. I dreamt so much as a kid about how much fun it would be to do that. I had a year 4 class a couple of years ago and i just had to inflict all my favourite old books on them - jennings, woof, just william and of course the secret island. They were captivated. I read them a lot of enid blyton ones but got annoyed by the fact that the boys always went off on the adventures and the girls stayed at home knitting or whatever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 my fave enid blyton book is 'The Secret Island' - anyone read it? Its about some kids that run away (to an island funnily enough) and become self sufficent ie grow their own veg, bring accross chickens and cows for eggs, milk etc, sleep under the stars at night, make their own little house. I dreamt so much as a kid about how much fun it would be to do that. I love that one Helen - I've still got my copy as well. I love Enid Blyton books. Lauren is reading them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Sorry to hijack your thread Debs but couldn't resist - 'The Faraway Tree is inhabited by people who include Moonface, the elf Silky, the Saucepan Man, Dame Washalot, Mr. Whatsisname and the Angry Pixie. The lands at the top were sometimes extremely unpleasant (the Land of Dame Slap) or sometimes fantastically enjoyable (the Land of Birthdays, the Land of Take-What-You-Want)'. C x x x My eldest son is currently engrossed in one of the Faraway Tree books. I loved Enid Blyton when I was young, and worked my way up through her stories of fairies and pixies, through to the Secret Seven Famous Five and the Five Find-Outers (I think that;'s what they were called - all their mysteries started with an 'R'), and on to the Mallory Towers books, and the St Clares books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
