Favourite Childhood books. What is yours?

 This has to be one of my all time fave childhood books

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and beautifully illustrated by Marjorie Torrey and published in 1955

The wonderful pictures speak for themselves don't they? I must have looked at them all a thousand times (judging by the state of this book) the binding has gone and the pages are just about held together......

I haven't included every page, just the best in my humble opinion!

Have you still got a well loved childhood book that you would like to share? Enjoy the weekend!

Helping at Home

 Since I have been busy decorating and generally having a good old clear out, I have come across lots of  old books that I have kept for one reason or another...............

This ladybird book first published in 1961 is a charming idyllic snapshot of family life in the 1960's.

    I think the illustrations are great (JH Wingfield is the artist)

"The large clear script, careful choice of words and frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures  enable children almost to teach themselves to read" (taken from the opening page)

"The subject of the book is one that will greatly appeal to children" (mmmm, not so sure about that!)

     It certainly wouldn't work today would it?

 Anyway, I hope you enjoy this little glimpse into the past!