I then had an earworm of Pamela Allen's Who Sank The Boat? in my head for the rest of the day.
I read that story to my kids so much I can recite it, and I hear it in my voice with my exaggerated intonations of WHO sank the boat?
As an author, I think Pamela Allen is a genius, and I don't throw that word around lightly. The book I wish I had a pirate suit is my go to gift for the younger sibling. It's that perfect wistful lament of the younger child.
Did you read Pamela Allen? Which is your favourite?
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Yes Yes Yes — we never forget the books our parents read to us when we were children and the ones we read to our own children. Today I was rereading “A Child’s Garden of Verses” and realized that I still know many of the poems by heart. With my daughter, THE book was “Fox in Sox.”
ReplyDeleteI can recite in full Bears in the Night but most of Dr Seuss I can only recite bits of.... Large chunks but not the whole book.
DeleteI adore picture books, and I agree that Pamela Allen is one of the great picture book creators. I loved those days of reading and talking about picture books with my own kids as well as the kids at the library where I worked.
ReplyDeleteWhose boat is this boat?
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DeleteI don't remember that book but I'm sure she has written other books my children may remember.
ReplyDeleteyes, she's written at least 50. THe Mr Magee ones are the most famous (I can' recite Mr Magee and the perfect nest too)
DeleteThe picture books are fun. I always try to find some great books for my grandchildren. Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, this boat really does look like it sailed straight out of Pamela Allen’s world – especially the one on the cover of Who Sank the Boat? with the cow and the donkey onboard 🐄🐴! I’m not familiar with the book itself (or her other stories), and I don’t think they’re very well-known over here – but I absolutely love the playful illustration style. So charming!
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of sweet things: I’ve just seen that you’ve been sending hearts to my posts on Insta – thank you so much! 💛 That made me smile. So I guess it’s clear now I’m no ghost after all 😄 – it just took me a little while to find my Insta groove!
Hugs from here, Traude 🌸
I only just started seeing your posts. I don't know why. Never think I'm ignoring you - My algorithm seems to hide posts by people I know and flood me with strangers.
DeleteI used to love reading Pamela Allen's books with my son!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Pamela Allen, and even though I have grown kids now, I just may have to go look her up. This sounds delightful. Visiting from the Talking About it Tuesday linkup.
ReplyDeleteI miss reading picture books with my boys too!
ReplyDeleteSo many memories as a teacher, grandma and mum here. I loved reading picture books to classes too, and back in 2004 when I returned to the classroom, Year 6 were very engaged as well. Great post.
ReplyDeleteI remember Pamela Allen, even though my children didn't have her books. I think they brought them home from school as library books. I loved bedtime story time. Mulga bill's bicycle was a favourite in our house and was read over and over.
ReplyDeleteI'm fortunate to still read picture books with my grandson and maybe even after they have grown up I will still read them! My favourite is actually Where is the Green Sheep? Thanks for joining in with Min's Wednesday Words and Whimsy, Lydia. Have a lovely week. Sue L #TeamWWWhimsy
ReplyDeleteLovely post Lydia! Thanks for sharing these fabulous books with us for Mins' #wwwhimsy.
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Reading to children is one of life's greatest pleasures (as is taking them to wonderful playgrounds and not feeling out of place then), despite reading the same books over and over and over and over ....
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