Hey, Tootles, take me back to the 1950s, it looks nice there! The streets are clean, the houses well-kept, there's nice little shops on the high street, not a Tesco's Metro or a Chelsea Tractor in sight, PLUS people come and deliver buns to your door! Hurrah!
I had this book when I was little (in the 70s) and I'm not sure if this is the exact same copy or whether this one came from a boot sale or somewhere. Both our boys have enjoyed having it read to them despite it being old fashioned - of course that's exactly why I like it. There's something very charming about these nicely executed illustrations of 1950s utopia. I am sure I hardly need to say that it was published by ladybird books, as the format is so recognisable.
Vintage ladybird books now have quite a following and are collectable. If you like these books check out these particularly cool plasters. Worth getting injured for, I reckon!
Lovely! (Hello Sheila!!) x
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it - and thanks for becoming a follower - my readership has leapt by about ooh 25%!
ReplyDeleteso many things on your blog that make me smile! This book was my husband's favourite as a boy apparently! His Dad can still recite it word for word lol!!!
ReplyDeleteClearly a man of taste!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I have seen this in over 30 years! I used to read it to my sons.
ReplyDeleteI grew up with this book in the 1950s and the rhymes helped me to learn to read. As an older boy who had outgrown the rhymes, I still often referred to the book to see the illustrations, because I'd become interested in motor vehicles! Very good to see the the book again here.
ReplyDeleteBest book ever. I had this when I was a kid. First time I've seen the pictures and read the rhymes for years. Thanks for including the caravan. That was my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI'm off to search for the other pages now.