So, I've been meaning to take pics of these books since the beginning of September, so my book basket post would be timely. But I've just managed to do it now that I'm taking them out of the basket and moving the next grouping in. Technology has not been on my side the last few weeks, what with Homespun Waldorf being hacked and my computer acting wonky. Keeping my fingers crossed I can finally make it through a whole post!
Ah, Brambly Hedge, how I love you. I love your gentle, yet interesting stories and your sweet illustrations. I love that Jack and Lu love you as much as I do. Why, oh why, Jill Barklem haven't you written so many more of these books?
We now have about half of Elsa Beskow's books. I love the little mini book size, I wish I could get them all like that. Just perfect for sticking in a Christmas stocking. Children of the Forest is one of our favorites by her.
Catkin is a wonderful story for anyone, but even more perfect for a brave little girl with a beloved and brave little cat. Hmmm.. wonder who that could be?
Ten Red Apples is a simple and funny counting book for fall. Lucy is currently enjoying books with numbers and number riddles in them, so she enjoyed this one.
Last year Lucy and Jack were gifted subscriptions to Ladybug and Spider. They are both such great publications. Advertising free with high quality illustrations and writing. I love that they are always seasonally based. I'm hoping they get them again from someone for Christmas (hint, hint ;). I saved all of last year's and am pulling them out by month. We've also checked a few new ones out from the library. But we like having our own better, because the back cover is usually some type of cut out activity.
So, there you have it, the books I just put back in the book totes. I love fall, and fall books, so I can't wait to show you the books in the basket now. Although, I'm starting to feel a little nostalgic about the seasonal book basket, I can feel its coming disappearance weighing on me. Already, somehow overnight, it has become Lucy's book basket. Jack only looks at it in passing. I figure I've got about two more years left to fill it. Okay, enough of that before I get weepy. How about you? What are your favorite fall books?
