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**Finedon.Dandy** · 19-11-2008, 07:56 AM

My sister had these books! I dont remember much but maybe as I am the one interested in gardening she will let me have them for my kids. One can hope!

**Finedon.Dandy** · 19-11-2008, 07:57 AM

Theres not a Wayne so you werent named after one then!

**Finedon.Dandy** · 19-11-2008, 07:58 AM

Just spotted this in the link you posted....

A completely different series of Munch Bunch books was published in 1998 by Ladybird Books in the UK to tie in with the yoghurts. Denis Bond and Angela Mitson had nothing to do with these and the characters were different although a few were similarly named eg Sally Strawberry.

Yoghurt tie-in series 1998
Andy Apricot
Barney Banana
Bertie Blackcurrant
Ollie Orange
Rozzy Raspberry (different character though identically named)
Sally Strawberry (different character though identically named)

**Rhona** · 19-11-2008, 09:24 AM

'Tis a lovely idea to gather all the books that you loved when you were a child. I've collected some lovely ones for when Baby girl is old enough, that were favourites in my childhood - some of those were very old and had been my mother's favourites too.

I adored the Ladybird series of little fairytale books that were published in the 1960's I think - not the reprint in the 70's and 80's. My mother had saved them all and the illustrations are incredibly beautiful.

Also anything illustrated by Hilda Boswell - got two treasury of stories and poetry that are gorgeous.

We've got modern stuff for her too, but these books are very special!

**ailsasyl** · 19-11-2008, 10:03 AM

I love kids books, for a colleague at work a couple of years ago I went to a charity book shop and picked up several books for her newborn, that HB had loved when she was wee, (those that know her will know she loves her books) If I start giving you names though there will be no room left for bean in the lovely bedroom!!

**lainey lou** · 19-11-2008, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by HeyWayne View Post

Do you remember?

I saw an advert on TV this morning for "Munch Bunch" yoghurts, and I was surprised that it had nothing to do with the Munch Bunch I remember as a kid.

I think I may investigate getting some of the old boks for when Bean is growing up.

Good way of learning some fruit and veg I'd say?

Munch Bunch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

OMG! You spooky bloke I saw that advert too and thought exactly the same thing! The character was called "Munch" and I was thinking, what happened to Aubrey aubergine and the gang! *shivers, you've spooked me out now!

**FionaH** · 19-11-2008, 10:31 AM

My youngest son answers to Munch. But shhh dont tell, he will kill me!

**lainey lou** · 19-11-2008, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by Rhona View Post

Also anything illustrated by Hilda Boswell - got two treasury of stories and poetry that are gorgeous.

I still have Hilda Boswells Treasury of poetry which was given to me in 1979 by my sisters. I love that book and so do my children. The illustrations are gorgeous.

I also recently read my children the faraway tree books, they were magical to me when I was a child.

**Rhona** · 19-11-2008, 10:53 AM

Oh gosh - the Faraway Tree books are amazing! I've still got mine. I can't WAIT to start reading those at bedtime! The Land Of Birthdays!

**HeyWayne** · 19-11-2008, 11:28 AM

I also saw something about old Raleigh biks, and in particular the Raleigh Budgie which I learned to ride on. Thought about getting one for Bean, but then thought they'd probably want something "cool" at the time.

One could get carried away...

**OverWyreGrower** · 19-11-2008, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by Rhona View Post

Oh gosh - the Faraway Tree books are amazing! I've still got mine. I can't WAIT to start reading those at bedtime! The Land Of Birthdays!

Moon Face and Silky and the Saucepan Man!

I love the Faraway Tree stories, and the Wishing Chair ones too... my Blyton books are packed up in my mums loft, for when I eventually have kids

**Flummery** · 19-11-2008, 12:18 PM

The books I got as a kid were still printed on rough 'wartime rations' type paper - nothing with pretty illustrations. This was in the late 50s when I was reading my own books. They were all classics -Treasure Island, What Katy Did and stuff like that. Still don't know what happened in them - didn't pay much attention obviously - but if they'd had pictures? Who knows!

**lainey lou** · 19-11-2008, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by HeyWayne View Post

I also saw something about old Raleigh biks, and in particular the Raleigh Budgie which I learned to ride on. Thought about getting one for Bean, but then thought they'd probably want something "cool" at the time.

One could get carried away...

you don't wanna ruin beans street cred Wayne

**HeyWayne** · 19-11-2008, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by lainey lou View Post

you don't wanna ruin beans street cred Wayne

Being a child of mine lack of street cred's a given.

How cool is this though:

I'd respray it and everything! (I used to be obsessive about making all the chrome bits gleam as a kid)

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