Having said that, I love historical fiction. Hmm poodles, noodles, bread. Eventually I read and wrote lots of poetry. Today Im re reading them to my kids so the next generation can love them too! I havent let it leave my house yet! I cant wait to get a copy! Each evening was a new adventure. I love gardens and painting flowers. As a child illustrations, artwork & color have such a memorable impact. I feel that honoring others and what they are going through is so important. I loved The lion, the Witch , and the Wardrobe. Isnt it amazing how we carry those special childhood memories with us for life! When I think about it, I loved, and still love anything about nature. Dad was always working, and/or drinking. As a child I loved adventurous stories of children in Nature the Laura Ingalls Wilder series, Hatchet, Julie of the Wolves, Island of the Blue Dolphins. . Thanks for sharing this but of it with us. My favourite books were the Enid Blyton Magic Faraway Tree and Wishing Chair series because they were filled with magic and adventure. Also , loved I spy books with my daughter which makes this offering fun. It the sense of wonder it instilled in me that I still remember. Oh, I read it many times, seeing myself on the back of The dark horse. I loved the fact that she solved the mysteries without having to rely on boys for help. hola ,soy de chile el pais mas austral del planeta y tambien el mas alejado de todo por ende cuando nia no tenia muchas obciones de libros y menos de informacion ya que las bibliotecas eran escasas y casi nulas en las escuelitas de campo y el unico libro que tenia era alicia en el pais de las maravillas y estaba en aleman pues era de mi abuela emigrante que me lo regalo ,entonces yo al ver las ilustraciones cree mi propio cuento y recien cuando grande pude comprar el libro en castellano y leer lo que realmente decia ,bueno mi realidad de vida es de una nia austral al fin del mundo que constaba con una gran imaguinacion para darle vida alo que no entendia ,saludos cordiales desde mi ciudad de naciemiento frutillar region de los lagos chile. I grew up on a farm and could relate to Laura, and later as an adult pursued having a farm of my own, knowing the importance of instilling that lifestyle and values into my children. . My mom also got us an amazing book full of short stories. Mea atqui dicam in, vidit reque error mei ex, ut eos possit reformidans reprehendunt. Your email address will not be published. I even won an award in middle school for most books read. Thanks for sharing about this beautiful farm. When I was young, I played, I did not read. I loved those books. Plays. North Vancouver B.C. We moved from Nebraska to Oregon and I was able to explore and find local flowers to press, sketch and paint with watercolors. Im still a strong personality, at times I still struggle with confidence, and I still have to fight to get to bed at a decent hour, probably because my house full of littles is quiet and I have time to read or think (though now I cant be zombie mom, so the incentive to sleep is stronger). beautiful book! Octopus, octopus, eight arms to hold you, Ill squeeze you tight until you turn blue. A pets food should be healthy and filling. What a beautiful book. In many ways Nancy was a role model for me- shes such a strong young women, relentlessly working to solve the problem and absolutely NAILING IT! Maybe that is where love for gardening started. As a very young child my favorites were picture books of FLOWERS and PLANTS. Im still obsessed with true crime today :). I loved the Laura Ingalls series and Nancy Drew and couldnt wait to see what would happen next, frequently reading under the covers with a flashlight. Write more quickly and develop your skills in the process, Unique features that no other songwriting app has, Never be lost for words with suggestions from Genius, Over 500,000 rhymes and triggers, highlighting the best words for your genre, Easily collaborate with other writers in real-time, Essential if English isn't your first language. When I was little, I loved the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe series. I will be honest, there were so many books my Mom read to me as a child. Where babushka bakes a cake with her granddaughter in the storm. Settings. When I was young I dreamed of being an illustrator of those beautiful childrens books. I loved poetry books and landscape photography books. This has set me on a path to try to learn, share and inspire all things gardening with the people in my life. Regards, Beata. I loved those books and still remember the stories. I still love animals and the delicate dance between all living things created by God. My early years of first reading was my parents daily newspapers and I love looking through the pages and pages of words that I could not read yet then Pretending to be able to read them with pictures of flowers or animals on the side or top of it is a splendid delight of moments with my parents. As an adult and teacher, Ive loved childrens picture books. Kia kaha. Impossible to pick a favorite book from my childhood; just too many I loved. kill. I love the rhythm books. Alexis Skyy originally appeared in Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood and is most known for her feud with Masika Kalysha over their shared baby daddy, Fetty Wap. Its a whole new wonderful world in flowers and gardening. You had to search the picture for clues to solve the mystery. Ryhme list involves the matching sounds according to the first letters, last letters and first&last letters of alexis. I could not wait for another chapter of Charlottes Web to be read. But my favorite that I went back to time and again was a set of encyclopedias we had in our home. Recently, my sister asked me for my input with designing her front landscape for her familys home. I was in awe of her strawberry blonde hair and relentless confidence. I imagined people revisiting the pages and each time finding something they may have overlooked, the page revealing itself more with each viewing. Growing up in a home where I played the part of cheer leader to all, I really connected with him. Your book looks like a work of art! It makes you want to step in and explore. Stuart (who was small like me) and Nancy (who shared my name and my gender) were both adventurers who took control of their lives and escapades. I now enjoy living away from the city and people. Thank you very much for sharing it all with us and best wishes to Zo, her mother, and the rest of her family! I still have my dads copy of Crockets and its the first book my son and I turn to for houseplant questions. Especially the Redwall series :), I loved The chronicles of narnia series. The book sounds delightful!! Would love to win a book, not sure if we can from Canada. I got my love of gardening from my grandad who had 2 acres of gardens no fruit trees. I was about 7 years old, and to this day I still remember how deeply her story touched me. I remember crawling up in my grandfathers lap and he would read it over and over. Reading all the comments brings back so many memories of great childrens books! Life was simple and their daily chores appealed to me. I loved Richard Scarry books! Thanks for a most enjoyable trip down memory lane! Books. When I was young, I loved The Magic Treehouse books. I use to tell her you could grow anything from out of a rock! I especially loved the one on nature & space. The books shaped my view of history and self sufficiency. As a child I always loved the seek and find books too, still do. Heaven! Remove the non-rhyming word and restate the rhyme. The only book I had as a small child was all about fairy tales. When I was old enough to read The Secret Garden I felt that it had been written just for me! I was truly touched by this article as I feel in love with the Ziggy bloom. Give them food that is nutritious and tasty. Creating hidden spaces with plants is satisfying, even the patience required for everything to grow is cultivated. I read dozens of them! Thank you for sharing this interview and the pictures! Thats probably why I was outside all day long exploring nature. My older sister gave me books to read or read them to me and my Grandmother would sit and read as many books to me as I wanted! When I was 7 or 8, I remember grabbing The Secret Garden off the library shelf. The feeling of accomplishment as I read each volume was one of the first I remember. Thanks for the interview and this opportunity! But then I love roses too, with my favorite being Chrysler Imperial because of its deep red color, but maybe too, because its fragrance takes me to another place. Nancy Drew was my favorite. The book sounds absolutely delightful. She had many many many many in her gardens, A to Z. Ham/jeans? And I still have those two books with very tattered covers. Francie breathed the warm air, watched the dancing leaf shadows, ate the candy and took sips of the cooled water in-between reading the book. A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. I think these genres taught me to develop my imagination and increased my own desire to create beauty in unlikely places :), as a child I was enchanted by the Flower Fairies of the Summer book. It might be the thing to make me pause, slow down and savor. There is always a deeper meaning, a chance to find symbolism, and the opportunity to see Gods fingerprints in the mundane as long as you are willing to look. I can visualize to this day seeing those pictures for the first time. These small investigations have continued to fan my curiosity and love of learning into my retirement. I loved the Little house on the prairie books- their close family, simple life and simple pleasures was comforting to me. The illustrations are completely magical, where children play in forests live in hollowed trees, discovers flowers, scavenge for berries and befriend animals. I could feel the heat that makes you slow when looking at those pages. I loved reading the national geographic series on ocean animals. I loved anything about nature and animals growing up. Maren from Twistringen. I went on to study English literature in university and a book I fell in love was The Englishmans Flora by Gregory Grigson all the wonderful references to flowers and their homes in poetry and prose brought together the two worlds I lovewords and images, art and nature. The story of this little train that could never make it up the mountain and had to keep trying, keep believing, keep going despite every odd to finally achieve all it dreamed of doing and being. i loved to read real stories of people who had overcome adversity and challenges. As a young child I loved anything with colorful illustrations which has now translated into my interest in colorful photography! I still have the book on my self and its illustrations still inspire me to live amongst the flowers and birds! Growing up I read many books, mostly novels. Nowadays I prefer reading historical fiction and gardening books, especially those by Floret! I was never disappointed when I would pick up a volume , close my eyes and open it up to a page to read. Lewis and I treasured a copy of The Wizard of Oz I have from the 1950s. Mysteries always mysteries. Occasionally a splurge would be on colored pencils or chalk, and a real sketch book with sturdy paper. . Id get as close to finished as I could and then Id call out to her, MUM! Shed be somewhere in the field keeping things ticking along, usually weeding, thats her favourite (literally). When I was young I found a book of poems on the bookshelf on the bookshelf in our familys game room. Big bright petals with a paper like quality, persimmon orange, lemon yellow, vibrant pink poppies on sturdy green stems. Love and peace and flowers . A Wrinkle in Time, The Phantom Tollbooth, and the Chronicles of Narnia stick out as some of my favorites. Houses full of secrets and warmth. Magical and English! Its a highlight for me every month! Until this question I hadnt thought about it but its incredibly relevant in my daily life. I love Beatrix Potter books and am so glad I got to become a mom so I could share these books with my (4) kids! I refer to the idea of that story Now, as an adult, I refer to the idea of that story, especially when discussing the ways of our politicians these days! I read it over and over; it sparked an incredible imaginative side of my brain that I credit a lot of my creativity to! My mom found an original copy of the book a few years ago and gave it to me for Christmas. I fell in love with secret spaces and recovering lost beauty, digging in the soil and growing beautiful flowers. 2. Copyright 2022 Xipixi | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions, Free shipping worldwide for purchases above $120, Copyright 2022 Xipixi | Privacy Policy |. Ultimately the tales of a self-sufficient simple life must have grabbed me. My grandfather grew many beautiful roses on a tiny suburban lot in NJ, and decades and three moves later I still have one of his roses growing in my Virginia yard. Some of my favorites were my many joke books. i will buy this book at the wairoa shop,definitely I loved hearing the soft voice of my mother as she read aloud to nine quiet children hanging on her every word! We had a time periods seek and find book that absolutely loved. This past fall (spring in the Southern Hemisphere) Zo released her first book, Lost & Found, and I was fortunate enough to get a copy to review in advance. Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand She recently passed, and I am so grateful for all that I learned from her, I too have many many flowers in my gardens today and have passed this on to my children. Heidi was drawn to hiking higher and higher in the mountains, a pastime that I now enjoy in Colorado as an adult. I have always loved mythical lore, and I think its helped me keep a bright imagination as an adult. My mom had 6 children of all ages to take care of. Of my own! Find more near rhymes/false rhymes at B-Rhymes.com. Reading mysteries has made me more curious as an adult. Flowers, bugs, rocksALL of nature! or Poodles/bread? Even if children shout out before you say the second possible pair ( in this case poodles/bread), still tell them, adding something like, I just want to make sure, and the best way is to say the words and listen.. Her love of hunting/spying and my love of flowers and nature!! By 8 I read everything, it didnt matter. I would spend hours looking at paintings and photography and dreaming of adventure. My Ukrainian grandmother used to tell me the stories in the garden full of beautiful food and always flowers. Covid, LOL! Growing up in the 50s and 60s, I enjoyed various genres. I think this book will be a perfect addition to an afternoon on the porch with a tall glass of icy lemonade! Painting, gardening, beading, crocheting, ceramics, mosaics, the list went on and on! Little hands offering joyous bouquets to preschool teachers. Besides that, this book is absolutely stunning! I still love putting the pieces together and identifying the problem (diagnosis) as an adult. Salads are wonderful, salads are great, Theyre the perfect food to help you lose weight, So if youre looking to slim down, give them a try. Wow! Im glad that these days the wonder and magic is often (but not often enough) centered around these cultures, so that hopefully todays readers have a better understanding of the true history alongside the wonder. I lived on a farm and I spent most of my time out doors and with my horses. We should all care for others and listen to their stories, I think it would make a better world. It has been a real treasure in our family. I was mesmerized by my own imagination while i read this lil book over and over. I feel so blessed! Its all so much fun. It was warm, safe, secure, full of love and magical moments of whimsical thoughts with each book. My students and my children all mention this as a special memory. For a chance to win, simply post a comment below telling us what type of book you were most interested in as a child and how its helped shape who you are as an adult. It really didnt matter what it was, I would read every word of cereal boxes! But she could look out through the leaves and see everything. Love this interview! My favorite was A Childs Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson. And now hes living in a garbage can with fleas. My daughters grew up with the Eye Spy books and Im looking forward to adding this grown-up version to our library. The Secret Garden transformed each character with the healing only a garden can bring. It helped me get through all my years of babysitting. Growing up the book I was most fascinated by was a Nat Geo book about China. Some of my favorites were the Hardy Bous and Nancy Drew, all comics, and fairy tale books. Who knew gardening and flowers would become a lifelong passion. Have always loved books. Loved all those characters! I love the wild beauty and romance of a great flower garden, but have struggled to create my own. And there were four larger mysteries in the book so each clue built upon the previous clue. Andrews books. But connecting to the earth fills your soul! The magic and love of it has stuck with me. Reading took me anywhere I wanted to go, and now in my garden I imagine those fairies I know they are there loving the flowers as much as I do! I still have the copy my Mother gave me which was printed in 1938. I still have to reference those thoughts and beliefs daily now that were farming. I loved it. I loved Robert Louis Stevenson poems, especially A childs garden of verses, and the land of counterpane! We would pretend we lived out in the woods just like the boxcar kids did, and those are some of my favorite childhood memories. There is no doubt this love of reading shaped who I am as an adult, as by expanding your knowledge you bring so much more to your experiences and the people you meet. El libro Platero y yo escrito por Juan Ramn Jimnez. Arriving home, I would pull out the encyclopedia and begin my research, losing myself in the pictures and words. It helped fuel my love of investigating and problem solving! The place one in particular that caught my eye was Palenque Archaeological site in Mexico. Than Alice in Wonderland and onward. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work and inspiring story! Any time there was a description of a lovely garden, I was instantly hooked and enamored by the story. Is from the Bible. On a personal note, I was able to visit Lauras house, in Missouri. I cant wait to read your new book. Anyhow Zos farm looks like a fabulous place and her book is truly gorgeous with all of those phenomenal photographs. What a beautiful interview!! I was so enraptured by Francies love of books and the time she spent on the fire escape under that wonderful tree. One of my favorite lines from Peter Rabbit when he was caught by the button of his jacket in a gooseberry net: His sobs were overheard by some friendly sparrows, who flew to him in great excitement, and implored him to exert himself. The Poppy Seed Cakes by Margery Clark was a favorite as was Ask Mr. Bear by Marjorie Flack. ( No pun intended by the way! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It was so cozy, and a little bit intimidating. Her imagination and her boldness were so inspiring to me as a little girl. I loved joke books and also poems. As a child I adored all of Beatrix Potters children books. I live in the Pacific Northwest and have visited New Zealand three times. I loved Annes independent and adventurous spirit! As a child, I enjoyed books of mystery like Nancy Drew books. As a child growing up, I loved perusing through National Geographic magazines and looking at all the amazing nature photography. They were engaging, silly, and mysterious! I da a set of Ridge Riders- horse books . These books inspired me to keep reading. Lucky me! My goal is to learn as much as I can about flowers and start a flower farm in the next two years. Gather your materials. Looking at the characters as an adult, I can see how much meaning A.A Milne put into each one. My mother painted still lifes mostly with flowers, often collected from our fields. My favorite books (and movies) were those centered around a house. These important principles continue to shape my life almost 40 years later. The book reflects my love of animalsand specifically dogs. That book fell apart I read it so many times! And now I have a pretty collection of all things nature from board books to atlas and your books! I have so enjoyed perusing these comments. Small wonder that Ive been a passionate gardener as an adult, who has to have my hands in the dirt among my plants, listening to the warnings of chipmunks and the birds call and response every afternoon, to count it a day well-spent. xx, I loved my World Book encyclopedias! The drawings were so beautiful and the flowers and fairies were as magical then as they are now. Its pretty cool that a book published 66 years ago, that also contains writings from WAY earlier than that, is still pretty relevant today. It helped me picture the story and allowed for better reading. I believe that her curiosity helped me to learn thats its good to be curious too! This book, along with other books on nature and wildlife have definitely played a part in my curiosity of the natural world and all of its beauty. I hope and pray that these stories that are read to them make a huge impact on their lives as my mothers time reading to me did on mine! For a few years of elementary school we had a book award for the academic achievement and I won! As a child I was most interested in books with strong female leads, like Little Women! By: Robert Lopshire. While facts are great and necessary, helping connect them to the lives of my sixth grade students is a must. I remember my Granddaddy reading to me from The Bumper Book. pearl, earl and whirl all rhyme with girl in my book BaskerviIle. Now I look for strong female role models in everyday life. I bought my first horse in my 40s . My school library had a huge collection and I was so excited to go every time to pick a new adventure. I was most interested in fiction or real stories that were fictionalized, as I loved being immersed in the story, it made it seem all that much more real to me. Una delicia para cualquier edad. Beautiful interview! . 3. Sharilyn. This helped me to understand how much our world has changed, yet basic human emotions, needs, and wants have not. I think they helped develop in me a sense of wonder, which to this day is stirred most by the beauty no of nature: Oh The Places Youll Go by Dr Seuss such encouragement ;) I gave a copy to each of my younger cousins as they graduated high school. It taught me to look past what was the initial function to find additional treasures. The Bible of course but also other books that lifted my heart and mind to God. [Rhymes] Lyrics and poems Near rhymes Thesaurus Phrases Mentions Descriptive words Definitions Homophones Similar sound Same consonants Advanced >> Words and phrases that rhyme with Alex: (22 results) 2 syllables: aleks, alexs, alix . going through it cutting out pictures and creating matching and coordinated ensembles. I always admired the hard work they went through, even for something as simple as a cake. When raising our two girls our family all fell in love with hide-and-seek books and spent many a wonderful night finding things through theirs eyes. I loved the independent nature of the characters solvingysteries in adult world. Lately Ive been very interested in learning more about indigo and natural dye and pigment. My favorite books started out by authors like Madeleine LEngle and C.S. I adored Eloise, The Little Bear series, and Tasha Tudor books. It taught me many of the skills I needed to care for having my own.