"Children's Books & Stuff We Love
at the Garden Fairies"
Ok here's the lecture. To my way of thinking there are two major responsibilities that parents
and grandparents have for their offspring.
The main lesson is to teach them the joy in
creating and the second is to fill their minds with beautiful
pictures and sweet stories just before they go to sleep so they have
a head start on goodness and light in their life.
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It's no wonder America has so many troubles with behavior problems in
the schools, the kids are being taught right from an early age how to be
violent from influences all around them, subtle or otherwise (cartoons).
They are constantly making unconscious adjustments to their behavior
as they imitate what they observe on TV, in songs and magazines. So
if you the parent or grandparent can fill their heads with sweet and pure
images while they are still little they will have a head start in becoming
good people rather than the sex crazed icons of MTV world which seems to
be influenced by the not-so-subtle porno movie industry.
The best time to take advantage of this
sponge-like behavior is when children are just going to sleep.
This is when the molding of the personality most occurs
as children drift off to sleep they review everything from the day's stimulation
that has happened to them in the day whether or not they realize it and mold
their selves to whatever stimulation is freshest in their minds. This
is the best time to "program" their dream minds with fantasy tales and lovingly
hand drawn colored images which stimulates their minds to the natural way
of life rather than the false world as shown on television.
The books we have chosen to present to you this season have been hand
picked by the mother fairy herself, from the heyday of the 1920's when sweet
children's books were filled with beautiful hand drawn illustrations. You
will find Mother Goose in all her splendor, past and present; fairies galore; antique reproduction books including
the flower fairies illustrations we have on our front door; and one of my
most favorite of all, Raggedy Ann and Andy stories by Johnny Gruelle.
And if you allow yourself to be creative, the illustrations in these
books make lovely quilt blocks or backgrounds to embroider upon with your
photo transfer methods, they are just delightful. |
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Fairies - Elizabeth Ratisseau
An delightful book with beautiful illustrations from old sources ranging from
1844 to 1934. You will find drawings from artists such as Margaret
Tarrant, Arthur Rackham, Jessie Willcox Smith and more along with poems and little stories about fairies.
Price $17.95
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Poems for Young Children
Poems for the morning, poems for the night this edition contains some of
the cutest delights ... of poetry from Ronald Dahl, Spike Milligan, William
Shakespeare, Edward Lear, Robert Louis Stevenson, Odgen Nash, Hilaire Belloc,
Alfred Tennyson, EE Cummings and more.
Price $14.95
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Little Book of Nursery Rhymes - $7.95
The perfect size for little hands. Extra bonus the book's cover is soft and cleanable so no worries if it gets dirty. Sweet little old tyme rhymes with delightful pictures to match for reading out loud, practicing reading or memorizing.
Price $7.95
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Little Book of Fairy Stories $7.95
Sweet little fairy stories for your child. Book is the perfect size for little hands. It's pages are filled with delightful stories, both new and traditional, which have been especially written for reading aloud. Its gently humorous illustrations painted by Stephen Cartwright, will delight children and adults alike.
Price $7.95
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Little Book of First Stories - $7.95
The traditional fairy stories have fascinated generation after generation of children. The stories in this book, illustrated with delightful freshness and with charming detail by Stephen Cartwright, have been especially chosen to appeal to the very young. The situations and repeated phrases soon become familiar, making joining in fun and adding to the pleasure of hearing the stories again and again.
Price $7.95
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Little Book of Bedtime Stories - $7.95
This is a book to read and look at again and again. Its pages are filled with delightful stories, both new and traditional, which have been especially written for reading aloud. its gently humorous illustrations, painted by Stephen Cartwright, will delight children and adults alike.
Price $7.95
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Books with a practical purpose to them
Mother Goose Books
I know how much you love beautiful illustrations so here are books filled with lovely early 20th century art for children.
In the first and second books you will find little boys in smocks along
with some of the cutest girl's dresses from the late 19th century early 20th
century.
These illustrations are delightful and perfect for using as
a background for embellishment.
More Goodies with pretty pictures of fairies
perfect for scanning and delighting children.
Raggedy Ann & Andy Stories have delighted children for more than
70 years.
The simple faces and gentle wisdom will leave your children
begging for more stories. These books are soon to become collectibles.
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How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart
Adapted from the story by Johnny Gruelle "One day Raggedy Ann takes a kite ride way up in the sky -- only to land in a bucket of paint! A friendly painter offers to fix her up like new, and it looks like as though Marcella will have to part with her doll for a short time. But when Raggedy Ann comes back to Marcella, she's better than ever because of the painter's special gift."
Price $15.00
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Raggedy Ann and the Birthday Surprise - Ages 3-7
By Stephanie True Peters "One bright sunny day, Raggedy Ann carries a big white box out of the playhouse with Raggedy Andy tagging close behind. Raggedy Andy is dying to know what is inside the box, but Raggedy Ann won't tell him. Soon enough, though, Raggedy Ann is called back to the playhouse, and Raggedy Andy sneaks a peek. The surprise inside carries him away on a high-in-the-sky adventure. And while Raggedy Andy is floating overhead, Raggedy Ann and all of their friends are busy planning another special surprise just for him!"
Price $15.00
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Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble
Adapted from the story by Johnny Gruelle "One day Raggedy and And Andy are playing by the Looking Glass Brook when Raggedy Andy discovers a round white pebble. It's a magic wishing pebble! Right away the dolls wish for a magic soda-water fountain for their friends, the Muskrats. But when the trickster, Minky, steals the pebble, the fountain instantly disappears -- along with all the fun! Now it's up to Raggedy Ann and Andy to get the magic pebble back so that they can keep making wishes for all their friends."
Price $15.00
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Raggedy Ann & Andy & the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees
Adapted from the story by Johnny Gruelle "One day while Ragged Ann and Andy are walking in the woods they meet up with their friend, the Camel with the wrinkled knees. Together they go in search of Babette, the doll who is missing from the nursery. Along the way they come across an old horse and twelve angry pirates - but will they ever find Babette?"
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Raggedy Ann's Tea Party Book by Elizabeth Silbaugh "Raggedy Ann knows all about tea parties, and in this charming book she shares valuable tips for making them fun and easy. You'll learn how to create your own colorful invitations, to prepare goodies like Raggedy Ann's famous candy-heart cookies, and to set the table in an extra special way. Chock-full of recipes and games, here is a book that celebrates the simple pleasures of an old-fashioned tea party.
Price $14.00
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Raggedy Ann's Birthday Party Book by Elizabeth Silbaugh "Children of all ages love going to birthday parties, but sometimes throwing a party for someone can be the most fun of all! Raggedy Ann knows how nice it is to make someone happy on that special day. So when a beautiful new doll arrives in the nursery, Raggedy ann and all the other dolls decide to throw her a party. In this delightful activity book, Raggedy Ann shares her helpful hints for making a birthday party extra special. Readers will learn how to make everything from homemade gifts and wrapping paper to a delicious striped birthday cake. Then when everything is in order, sit down for some tasty treats and party games! Jam-packed with practical tips and loads of inventive party activities, this birthday book will be relished by readers."
Price $14.00
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