some of my favorite books in my picture book collection originally belonged to my mother. one that is particularly special to her and me is a tall red book about horses illustrated by the dutchman, piet worm (great name!).
i especially enjoy the part of the story when the three horses go into town dressed up as women. piet perfectly captured the kind of costumes i loved as a child.
i also love my mother's copy of the the steadfast tin soldier. the inside cover always makes me smile.
p.s. it's really hard to take photos in colorado in november when you work full time. i miss the ecuadorian sun!
What a lovely post! :) My mom collects old books too, and our home is filled with lovely children's books from old classrooms! :) I sometimes wish that books today had the same beautiful illustrations (and a bit of quirkyness!) that they did before! :)
I hope you're having a wonderful Tuesday!
Posted by: Blaze | November 13, 2007 at 06:58 PM
oh my god. three little horses? swwoooonnn
Posted by: lisa s | November 13, 2007 at 10:51 PM
The horses in beautiful dresses is so perfectly illustrated. You have the most wonderful collection of things.
Posted by: cruststation | November 14, 2007 at 09:26 AM
I love books! Especially children's books! But, the fact that they are your mammies make them even more precious! And the stamp inside, LOVE it!!! xoxoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | November 14, 2007 at 09:41 PM
Love, love, love the three little horses.
Posted by: louise | November 15, 2007 at 05:42 AM
Oh my, What a coincidence... This is one of my all time favourites as well! I think it's great that you know it, because it's Dutch. When I was a child I always read this myself before I went to sleep, it never bored me. And when my mum said I had to go to sleep I always read it secretely under my blanket. It's so much fun! And yes his name is funny, even in Dutch! Thank you for this! I love it! Have a nice day! xxxxxx
Posted by: Les | November 15, 2007 at 07:16 AM
I just couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this!!!!piet worm how hilarious to see something so dutch on your blog.I love it and so did Les ofcourse,it was indeed her favorite!xoxo
Posted by: Dees | November 17, 2007 at 12:50 PM
I just couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this!!!!piet worm how hilarious to see something so dutch on your blog.I love it and so did Les ofcourse,it was indeed her favorite!xoxo
Posted by: Dees | November 17, 2007 at 12:51 PM
how sweet the horse with their dresses.
love the cover of the book.
Posted by: jessica | November 18, 2007 at 12:28 AM
Thank you for the great post. It made me laugh and cry. Although you are so far away in Denver - you remain close to my heart always!!!!!!!
Love you, Mom
Posted by: mom | November 19, 2007 at 11:35 AM