Since we came back from our trip to Wigtown, I have been slightly obsessed with vintage children's books. I use the word 'vintage' with some caution here, because in fact I seem to be trying to recreate my childhood library, so maybe classic in the never outdated sense is a better sentiment. Anyway, I have been stalking vintage classic ladybird books on ebay and won a job lot of 95 for £35. So many wonderful books arrived, but slightly disappointed that the 1960s Cinderella was not in the pile. If, however, you scroll down to my birthday post you will see that my daughter is totally in tune with her mama and was straight on to that same auction site where she came up with the most thoughful of presents.
So, this week we are sharing a charming rhyming story - Bunny's First Birthday - story and illustrations by Mrs Angusine .J Macgregor with verses by W Perring. First published in 1950 it is a simple and lovely tale of the birthday party given for baby bunny's first birthday. All the farmyard babies are invited and excited preparations begin. They arrive at the Bunnies' house where a magnificent feast awaits them.
When the babies saw the banquet
And the cake, they were amazed.
Stood enchanted in the doorway
Open mouthed and gazed and gazed.
A charming gentle story to end the day with. Find out about more tales at Book Sharing Monday.
2 comments:
i share your obsession with vintage children's books xx
oh what an adorable book!
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