As a child let loose in a library, I would just flit from book to book randomly, like a bee or butterfly in a flower patch. Roald Dahl was and is always so good. Most importantly I felt like I was the only person wrapped in the arms of a loving Mother who blessed my life with a love of reading, singing, planting flowers even in the smallest of places, gardening and a love of God and all things beautiful. It was so great! My mother sacrificed a lot to raise me and my siblings and brand-new clothing was always a rarity in our family! I am a woman of 70 years. Little House on the Prairie books. But I do have a very soft spot for poppies. I loved her sense of adventure and playing in the outdoors. Thats great because this week, as we explore thankfulness, we explore being thankful for food. The Lupine Lady by Barbara Cooney is my all time favorite. Over the years, my childhood copys binding weakened and pages were lost or crayoned over by my little sister. I did like to listen, my mom would read to us when we were sick. The adventure, passing past the unknown, hope, and wonder all struck a chord in me. :). 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. As I sit here in my warm, cozy home with 5 feet of snow outside and watching it continue to snow Ive been pulling out my gardening books and coffee table books seeking some inspiration and hope that Spring will arrive before I know it. As an adult, I feel drawn to the books I read like The Secret Garden, Little House On the Prairie, Ann of Green Gables. A favorite book was Mandy by Julie Edwards where a young girl finds a hidden cottage and deserted gardens and secretly brings them back to life! Her love of hunting/spying and my love of flowers and nature!! I did not find out until I was an adult, that there were more books in the Narnia series and I still read them all now! It wasnt until looking back for this comment that I realized how much they had shaped my life. And made me love reading books while sitting in nature! I have dreamed for decades of creating my own secret garden and am now finally beginning to bring one to life! I love all the unusual in nature and look for to put in my designs. I owe it all to my first book. Your book is gorgeous. Did you enjoy seek-and-find books as a child? I just liked reading and enjoyed lots of different subjects of books. The photography sends me into dreams of creating . Growing up we really loved the Nancy Drew books. I got my first dog at age 6, a beagle and I named him Snoopy. My favorite of all time is The Secret Garden. I will give a big shout-out to Sarah Hawkless of Emerden, who I have bought seeds and plants from over the years. As a young child, I loved the Mr Putter and Tabby books, about an old man and his old cat who loved tulips and roses and tea. My love for bringing flowers together to create beautiful bouquets and delivering kindness and love to my customers has led me to be a florist today. Its a depression era story about a little girl sent to live with her uncle in the city because of depression era poverty. It was easy to fall in love with the charming characters and the turned pages kept us kids on the edge of our seat. Funny how things change. Who knew gardening and flowers would become a lifelong passion. Yes, as a child I loved seek-and-find books. I was about 7 years old, and to this day I still remember how deeply her story touched me. There were so many in the series and I loved the adventures and the way she would be so curious to solve a mystery. Owl at Home, Frog and Toad, and the rest. I lived for Scholastic book fairs and fliers. Im now a florist and always have a variety of hats in my car for when Im setting up onsite. I have always felt like I was born in the wrong century.Was it because of those books or did the books just feel like home? Excited to win or buy your book and spread the word! I love getting new books, and flowers are my passion in nature, so would love to get Zoes new book. People or objects that give us joy should be cherished and celebrated forever. As a child, I loved to read anything with adventure and history. Both of us took to heart the advice Miss Rumphius declared we should all do which is to make the world more beautiful. As a child I didnt get read to regularly. Being I had a fairly tumultuous environment with my parents, I loved how every story contained hardships but as I approached the last pages a happy ending was always to be found. I could not put it down. Thank you for sharing your interview with Zoe. I read everything I could get my hands on. 3. My favorite books seem to have been those with strong female characters doing things outside! The thing is, I still love fairy tales. I can still smell the books. As a kid I enjoyed reading the Bailey School Kids series. Isnt it amazing how we carry those special memories from childhood through our whole lifetime! Every two weeks, we went to the library on the same day. Then you're in the right place! The world at your feet you view, Somehow, realizing the infinity of space and therefore endless possibilities out there, allows me to appreciate the beauty and intricate details of a petal, a grain of sand, or the bark of a tree. Now, that I learned a lot about her life, the paintings and her great love for flowers and nature of this outstanding woman , I can say , that she gave me so much inspiration for my own way of live and my passion for gardening as a grown-up person. In this blog post, youll find 125 delicious rhymes all about food. Your book looks beautiful. she is understanding, funny, and caring. Many hours as a young child were spent perusing seed catalogs and How-to books. My favorite books were about animals, farming and gracious living. I have always loved reading. As I get more mature, I realized there are times we focused on immediate pleasure, or instant gratification; there are other times, we just needed to have the control to postpone pleasure to do what is right, or looking at the long-term benefit. Whenever I felt lost or confused as to what direction to take because of the pressures I felt from adults I always remembered timshel and the translation of thou mayest. The photographs and stories really opened up my mind and made me realize there is so much to learn and explore. Many lessons to be learned in this wonderful series of books starting with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. As adult, I have realized that some were roses that had been handed down and cuttings rooted. I loved that book as I traveled with them, crying over their losses and connecting with their hopes. We fell in love with New Zealand on our trip in 2015. So their food must be nutritious and filling! This book is absolutely breathtaking! She was strong and courageous and had many adventures. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It made the life ahead seem so crazy, chaotic & fun! They do not have anything to do with flowers but I have a great love for flowers as an adult. I love to sit quietly in the center of it all, and commune with nature. Ive always loved any stories with anthropomorphism, and her worlds were so enchanted and sweet, and I love the illustrations. I have one granddaughter that is very keen on learning about gardens and all things natural. I loved the Madeline book series! The book sounds absolutely delightful. We see the world through the eyes of this small creature who would fit in your hand. As an adult the same holds true, with the result being wide and varied interests. You can try to cheat, or you can play fair , They give you energy and help you stay strong . 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. What a great idea for a book. Although NYC was an incredible place to grow up, I longed for wider more open spaces and devoured books that took me far away from tall buildings and endless slabs of pavement. I also loved the waiting time in my pediatricians office looking at the Highlights magazine, especially the Seek & Find puzzles! What a gorgeous looking book and an interesting interview. It has a softly rendered moral about selfishness and lovely illustrations in ochre, pinks & browns. And Ill be adding Zoes Lost& Found to my list too, the perfect book to combine two of my loves! I began with what was at home my mothers set of Nancy Drews and a few Cherry Ames. I love finding the originals ones in thrift stores and even at the book stores still. I have loved reading since I was a child and still adore books. The other book, the journal has been used ever since in one shape or another, preferably with a fountain pen. It holds those stories in my mind. Im not a veterinarian but I still have a great love for all animals. Kids and adults love to be invited into the written word and you are fostering the beginning of a long relationship with books! Today I know so much random facts about animals, that only helps if we are playing trivia games or sometimes when watching Jeopardy lol . I would take some thick, heavy books with me when we went on vacation and pick flowers from that area and press along our journeys. Like growing a garden! My current library reflects all of these and so many more. Rank 1 rhymes. Find more near rhymes/false rhymes at B-Rhymes.com. These are treasured tomes that are still on my bookshelves. I still have many of them. God bless you! I also loved Little House on the PrairieI loved the strength of the family and how accepting, kind and generous they were to everyone. There was a mother who baked fabulous pies and put them on the window sill to cool. Did you enjoy seek-and-find books as a child? I get lost in it and then I go into my garden and dote on my flowers. Occasionally a splurge would be on colored pencils or chalk, and a real sketch book with sturdy paper. I loved the Anne of green gables stories .. such a dreamy story full of love and triumph it made me rethink about having a dream and appreciate the beautiful details of this world. Every month I looked forward to a new issue which showcased countless photographs of nature that jumped off the pages. I was always drawn to magical illustrations. The Best of Skagit Valley: A Visitors' Guide. I loved reading the national geographic series on ocean animals. I loved them because of the vibrant large pictures in them. It has totally become a big part of who I am today. Professional books, horticulture, YA, fantasy, graphic novels, literature etc. As an adult and educator, I have shared it with many others too. I remember laying in the hammock for hours and reading during the summer. Yes, this season we collaborated on some workshops with Rhonda of Flora Forms, who has a farm about 20 minutes from us. One of my favorite things is reading about and learning about new flowers plants and trees. Thanks for the interview! I like the what if possibilities. So any biography I could read I would and today I feel like that helped me keep an open mind and heart for everyone. Her illustrations are colorful and full of movement to go along with her stories. But its still part of a good Saturday morning. SZAs SOS becomes her most streamed album on Spotify Since its early December release, SZAs SOS Ice Spice does TikTok video with North West and her friends Ice Spice recently showed a Ja Morant shows off a gun on Instagram Story this morning Ja Morant is the most Pooh Shiesty to pay $156,585 in restitution to shooting victims Pooh Shiesty has been incarcerated since Rolling Loud begins its 2023 California festival On Friday afternoon, Rolling Loud officially kicked off its We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. I loved to read as a childI really loved old poetry books I would find in antique shops while my mom would look for antique items that she was on the hunt for. It reminds me that nature is home to many creatures. So fun! I enjoyed the Bobsey Twins and Nancy Drew series growing up. This past fall (spring in the Southern Hemisphere) Zo released her first book. My favorite Type of book were Berenstain Bears for their whimsy and imaginative scenes. I would get stacks of them from yard sales sometimes. Today I am an artist, avid nature lover, and flower farmer. Thank you for the article and sharing this beautiful book! This looks like a gorgeous book! Devotionals also! Excited to win or buy your book and spread the word to others! I read all of Beverly Clearys books as a kid and enjoyed the emotional realism and antics of Ramona the Pest. iPhone; Android; FAQ; Blog; B-Rhymes Find words that almost rhyme. I was inside drawing while the other kids played outside. Thank you so much for inviting us back. Some of my best memories. These small investigations have continued to fan my curiosity and love of learning into my retirement. The name of the book sounded enchanting to me, but the message had a even greater hold on me in the long run. I really want to have a beautiful collection of New Zealand-bred roses throughout the field, so Im trialing a lot of new varieties from Matthews Roses. I clearly remember that even as a young child, my heart was always captured by stories telling how people helped animals or other people in need. Congratulations on the new beautiful book! I grew up in a large family (nine siblings!) The Fox and the Hound was one of my favorites. How inspiring! Anne of Green Gables from my childhood was hugely influential for me! As a young child, I read every Little Golden Book I could get my hands on! When I was little, I loved the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe series. 2. I still cherish this book with its gorgeous watercolour drawings. I would be very proud to be one of the winner of this wonderful book. My favorite childhood book was Moses the Kitten by James Herriot. You are amazing! When my children were young, I loved to buy my daughter the I Spy books, we had some much fun looking at those photos I do the same, my granddaughters love to pick my flowers and play in the garden. Ever since my elementary days Ive been drawn to books spinning tales of people living off the land, whether it was spotlighting the lifestyles of indigenous peoples, or the rugged hardships of early pioneers. I loved Nancy Drew and anything about horses. There were Dr. Seuss books, Little Golden Books, books about poems. Id stare at the pictures long before I could read the words and it felt as if I were in the story. It was a charming book that has been a metaphor for life that stayed with me forever. She brings seeds with (from her dear grandmother who taught her about gardening) and sows flowers everywhere. As a little girl my favourite book was an Enid Blyton fairy chapter book, I loved the magic within and would often make my own fairy gardens to match the stories. I grew up with the wonderfully illustrated Annos Journey, Annos alphabet, and some others by the Japanese artist. I now have a small garden business of my own that my little boys help with. She played a lot in the garden so I must seek a Ziggy for her.. A favorite book series of mine when younger was Little House on the Prairie. I, too, have a love of gardening that I was able to tap into upon my retirement a few years ago, when I went through the studies to become a Master Gardener. I now am a mother to 4 Little girls and I enjoy reading touching stories and character building books to them daily. But my favorite that I went back to time and again was a set of encyclopedias we had in our home. Wow! I was a voracious reader as a child and carried home stacks of books from the local library. I loved reading as a child and still read a LOT! That labor of love she had in the garden now means more than ever. Wild flowers were everywhere in all colors, shapes, and sizes. the seed catalogs lol. When, on the red dawn throning, Thanks. probably because I felt so out of the loop myself. Then I read to my children!! lexis . I loved Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs. Today, Im still a curious gal and enjoy a good mystery movie. My favorite book as a child was Little Women. If it had talking animals that only the protagonist could hear, the more it intrigued me! I loved books and read voraciously as a child. With my petals full of dew, I enjoyed the imaginative stories and beautiful art of the series In the Land of Barely There. And I loved the stories of historical figuresAmy Carmichael, Florence Nightingale, Elisabeth Fry, which have encouraged me to seek Gods purpose for my life. These books have shaped my imagination and aesthetics, and still influence my graphic creations in their own way today. Will always love a good laugh over reading Calvin and Hobbs. I stood there and smiled. My love for reading has continued as an adult and has helped me adopt the philosophy in life that our own stories matter. I still love books too and these days am developing a gardening collection, which will soon include Erins books and this one as well! I think my reading choices as a kid have helped shape me as an adult in the ways of learning our countries history and why we were involved in war. Later on in elementary school Charlottes Web was an all time favorite. Reading all the comments brings back so many memories of great childrens books! Me I always preferred I Spy books. Thank you for sharing. Find more near rhymes/false rhymes at B-Rhymes.com. Like your beautiful looking creation! I still read a lot today and have written my own book. I have a passion for gardening and cooking and simply love being transported into another world in those area through books. The theme is secrets, hidden places, special spots that only certain people knew about. Sadly I didnt read much as a child but as an adult my favorite book to read is the Bible . Appreciating the sacrifices I love flowers, gardening and the beautiful earth we live on. My favorite book of all time was one my favorite teacher read (who I was fortunate enough to have as a 4th grade & 6th grade teacher!) (As soon as the adults were done with it of course!) 4. My favorite books as a child were Alices Adventures in Wonderland, and Through The Looking Glass. I never realized how The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, read when I was 11 years old has touched me throughout my life (now age 65). I grew up in Poland and when I was a kid there was a series out about a boy and his adventurer father and crew who went around the world and had all kinds of adventures from the Amazon to Australia and everywhere else. As I child, I read whatever I could find. I know your flower farm and design studio Field of Roses is a true family affair. I still have to reference those thoughts and beliefs daily now that were farming. As a kid my favorite section of B&N was always the craft carousel in the kids section the one with the friendship bracelet, card quilling books etc. As I got a bit older I spent hours outdoors with a sketch pad drawing landscapes and horses. This book looks beautiful and I would love to own it. The illustrations were all little places I could imagine myself into the gardens, the sweet houses, the lanes, and I loved all the animals and their personalities. I remember being in 6th grade and crying myself to bed over a funny book. Most specifically a picture of a little girl dressed in the most beautiful and ornate traditional Chinese clothing. One of my favorite books growing up was Shel Silversteins Where the Sidewalk Ends. Its rather laughable now as an avid flower gardener, but my favorite genre of books growing up were mysteries, lol. with my younger sister. Im sure the books helped inspire the great love I have for all the animals I see around me. I sure do! It brings a smile to my face when I see its worn cover and revisit the story with my daughter (now grown) and granddaughters . I loved to read Fairy Tales when I was very young; as an adult now, I tend to be an optimist, and am always open to the influence of something magical to enter my life! These are still my favorite. I loved a book called Over and Over which was a little girls learning about the seasons. Over the winter, we pulled out lots of roses that were underperforming. I grew up loving everything about the land and the beauty it encompassed. Favorite childrens books of mine are now in the hands of my young grandson. I loved to pick them, arrange, and give them to elderly people. and they passed that obsession on to me. As a child I loved any book I could play school with all my Dollies acting as students, the more colorful the better. Now in my 60s, I continue to travel whenever I get the chance. What a fun and beautiful book! Growing up on Cape Cod I spent many summer afternoons reading Nancy Drew in the heat of my bedroom waiting for my little brothers nap to end. My favorite book as a child was, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. I loved (and still do!) When I was a child I loved stories. I fell in love with this story about the Mary Call Luthor, an orphaned teen who is struggling to raise her two younger siblings (and avoid government services breaking up the family) in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina in the early 1970s. My favorite book growing up was The Secret Garden. Of course I wanted to be Jo but my personality was more like Beth. I ended up getting a bachelor degree in biology and plant pathology and love studying anything related to earth science. I read all the Nancy Drew books when I was young and loved each one.
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