tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post8155209070697768606..comments2024-03-28T22:42:54.810-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Children's Books with a Christmas ThemeTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-53080004506287995662013-12-28T11:10:16.506-08:002013-12-28T11:10:16.506-08:00Col, I am happy to have not tempted you this time....Col, I am happy to have not tempted you this time.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-73327210864197819962013-12-28T07:22:17.097-08:002013-12-28T07:22:17.097-08:00Bah humbug........nothing to tempt me into book bu...Bah humbug........nothing to tempt me into book buying with this post. (Thanks!)<br />If and when Grandchildren come along, hopefully not for a good few years yet!col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-4142385916071120292013-12-27T14:57:05.603-08:002013-12-27T14:57:05.603-08:00Katrina, I would buy more children's books for...Katrina, I would buy more children's books for myself if I didn't spend so much on mysteries. The Wolf Christmas book is nice, just a small book but it is a sweet story.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-76945634003453310202013-12-27T11:50:44.127-08:002013-12-27T11:50:44.127-08:00I have quite a collection of childrens books and I...I have quite a collection of childrens books and I admit that I now buy them for myself but the only ones I know from your post are the Raymond Briggs books. They were very popular when I worked in libraries years ago but one rather po-faced mother did complain about all the 'bloomings' featured. I did feel sorry for her child! I hope I can buy the Wolf Christmas book, it sounds lovely.Katrinahttp://piningforthewest.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-55829927563497728102013-12-26T14:16:04.891-08:002013-12-26T14:16:04.891-08:00I still wish I had a copy of The Snowman. I always...I still wish I had a copy of The Snowman. I always enjoyed Father Christmas' pets.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-56551446892222148522013-12-26T14:03:56.602-08:002013-12-26T14:03:56.602-08:00Tracy, I meant Father Christmas all along, not The...Tracy, I meant Father Christmas all along, not The Snowman (which is the same author of course), Christmas is getting to me and I'm getting confused! My children always loved the grumpy Santa. Happy Blooming Christmas to you too!Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-9985084533520278902013-12-26T11:47:12.979-08:002013-12-26T11:47:12.979-08:00Sarah, brought back memories for me too. Yesterday...Sarah, brought back memories for me too. Yesterday was two Christmas movies, tonight we will watch another one. (Our definition of Christmas movies can be broad.)TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-57684913796324786442013-12-26T11:22:43.413-08:002013-12-26T11:22:43.413-08:00Some of those books bring back memories. I hope yo...Some of those books bring back memories. I hope you had a great Christmas, Tracy!Sarahhttp://crimepieces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-12101419431909538002013-12-26T09:30:59.220-08:002013-12-26T09:30:59.220-08:00Thanks, Margot. We have a friend who has written s...Thanks, Margot. We have a friend who has written some children's books, which are then illustrated by another person. The process of getting the story and the pictures together for a project like that is interesting.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-6313536868672689622013-12-26T09:28:06.654-08:002013-12-26T09:28:06.654-08:00Moira, I could have sworn we had The Snowman, but ...Moira, I could have sworn we had The Snowman, but I must have just read a lot about the book. It was fun going through our small collection of children's books. I look forward to 2014, and getting more book ideas from you.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-74184343801826666432013-12-26T07:55:19.520-08:002013-12-26T07:55:19.520-08:00Tracy - What a lovely idea for a post! And you'...Tracy - What a lovely idea for a post! And you've shared some terrific children's fiction. I'm actually always in awe of those who can create books that get kids to want to read. Thanks for sharing these.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-70742824666160083372013-12-26T01:40:22.541-08:002013-12-26T01:40:22.541-08:00What a lovely post Tracy, it reminded me of our fa...What a lovely post Tracy, it reminded me of our favourite children's books - and we have the Snowman in common. Thanks so much for sharing these, and a very Happy Christmas to you and yours.... and look forward to many more shared joys in 2014.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-5000265107374412122013-12-25T21:55:29.311-08:002013-12-25T21:55:29.311-08:00Thanks Scott. Have a good New Year.Thanks Scott. Have a good New Year.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-89197782643826787382013-12-25T21:54:10.251-08:002013-12-25T21:54:10.251-08:00Prashant, I am envious of the availability of seco...Prashant, I am envious of the availability of secondhand books of all types there. I guess, to a certain extent, that is the price I pay for living in a smaller city.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-71860037402959977652013-12-25T21:47:04.889-08:002013-12-25T21:47:04.889-08:00I know Judith, I love that cover too. And all the ...I know Judith, I love that cover too. And all the illustrations are equally as good. I love children's books and was happy to revisit some of them.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-26232864822726347632013-12-25T21:09:13.168-08:002013-12-25T21:09:13.168-08:00Merry Christmas and Happy HolidaysMerry Christmas and Happy HolidaysScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08605441026026976297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-34787689686830438702013-12-25T20:36:38.785-08:002013-12-25T20:36:38.785-08:00Tracy, hardback children's illustrated books a...Tracy, hardback children's illustrated books are available aplenty in secondhand bookstores in my city, shipped in big lots from your part of the world. I'm often tempted to buy one or two for old times' sake. The books with their large typeface and colourful pictures are lovely to look at. They've a good demand at book exhibitions. I don't remember coming across Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-82997188016719309132013-12-25T14:42:39.130-08:002013-12-25T14:42:39.130-08:00Tracy,
I am simply crazy for the Church Mice at Ch...Tracy,<br />I am simply crazy for the Church Mice at Christmas book cover. Gorgeous! I've ordered Wolf Christmas from the library and can't wait to see it. This is what I love about sharing Christmas children's book. So many are published each year, and most stay in print only for 2-3 years, and then gone! Will provide a link very soon!<br />JudithJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.com