There’s not a lot in my house that you could say is aimed at kids. In fact, one thing. I bought it 3 million years ago when I was doing a Dip Ed, and we visited a children’s book gallery type thing somewhere outside of Melbourne. I was completely taken with the exhibition of illustrations from a book called Shoes From Grandpa, by Mem Fox (illustrations by Patricia Mullins). They were the most beautiful little collage illustrations ever – almost completely collage. So I bought the book, despite being 20 yrs out of its demographic.
Anyhoo, the point I’m getting at is that I’ve always been considerably precious of this book, having never seen it again. In fact, it was even at the centre of a primary-school-style tug-of-war between myself and my ex’s daughter, who took a liking to it. I won, natch.
Oh the point – yesterday while perusing the bargain bins as I waited in the queue at the post office – there it is! On sale for 2 bucks! I’m just saying, if you’re a fan of tissue paper…
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Lily 07.29.10 at 6:43 pm
Oh my goodness! Thank you for re-introducing me to this splendid book. I used to read ‘Shoes from Grandpa’ to my daughter when she was young. It was one of our very favourite books.
How beautiful to see some of the images again… I think I will go and explore the old book cupboard and see if I can dig it out for some happy bedtime reading.
You don’t have to be a child to enjoy the illustrations.
Patsyfox 07.29.10 at 6:48 pm
I agree! And at $2 a copy, how can you resist a second?!
Mary 08.02.10 at 1:14 pm
It’s like my Mary Poppins picture book that my mum threw away (she chucks everyfuckingthing) that I mourned until et viola, I found it at that awesome second hand book store (now shut down annoyingly) around the corner. I was so extremely happy I nearly popped. The woman in the store thought I was quite mental.
BTW I said that I wouldn’t comment again until you managed to read my blog and make a comment…..
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