It's probably Dr Seuss books that are responsible for my love of rhyme. Instilled at an early age, when opening these treasures with my own kids, I found the words came tumbling out, in perfect recall. I found an old friend.
The rhyming books, I've found, are the ones that I can't throw out - no matter how hard my husband tries to put them in the charity pile. I sneak them back. The kids still love to hear that rythmic beat - they meet my needs to read to them too, soothing, familiar and quick. Some new favourites have found their way into this repertoire "Slinky Malinki" is just such a great book by Lynley Dodd and then my favourite "Magic Beach" by Alison Lester. We are lucky to live by the sea and when the moon is large and low I've been known to drive the kids to the beach to see "the moon make a silvery path on the sea, and the waves come to shore with a sigh". a reminder to enjoy the simple things in life!
So when the Dr Seuss fabric came in, a library bag for my niece was screaming to be made..
and the back
I had just bought her a book for her birthday and the fit for this bag was perfect.
What's your favourite Seuss book and what has it inspired you to do?
A fat 1/8th bundle of these six fabrics could find it's way to you... To enter just comment on this post by midnight, 18th may 2011 AEST and I will choose one winning entry of my choice.
Good luck!
Laura x
Would love to win! I've been eyeing these :) we love rhyming books here too, I'm a Seuss fiend but Schnitzel Von Crumb is my favorite!
Posted by: Sarah | May 11, 2011 at 01:43 PM
This is a great post! My daughter loves Dr. Seuss books... She is two. I would say a toss up between Green Eggs and Ham and There's a Wocket in my Pocket. I made her a pillow case for her BIG girl bed, which we put up last week:) FUN!
Posted by: Lisa Arndt | May 11, 2011 at 02:31 PM
Gotta love The Cat in the Hat. I read Dr. Seuss books to my younger sisters then to my son. Now I buy them for my nieces and nephews who are, sadly, too far away to read to. Love the Seuss fabric. Even my husband said he likes it and he NEVER says anything about fabric! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Lisa Marie | May 12, 2011 at 04:46 AM
Green Eggs and ham was a favorite when I was growing up..and like you I just can't bring myself to throw it away, lucky, because now my 2 years old is enjoying the book.
Posted by: JKelly | May 12, 2011 at 08:48 PM
"The Cat in the Hat" was my kids favorite when they were little. We read it sooooo many times together. They are both in their 30's, now, and I am reading it to my granddaughter!
Posted by: Linda V | May 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM
My favorite is green eggs and ham of course, my mother actually made them for breakfast one morning, what a treat!!!!!!!!
Posted by: carol anderson | May 17, 2011 at 02:44 AM
Hi Laura
My fav is' The places you'll go." an analogy for the journey of life.
An old fav but recently brought back to fore with me as a gift for my son when he graduated from primary school.....
Funny how classics always come back around.
Also pretty attached to the .....I do not like them sam I am.......
I think i hated eggs and ham just for that very rhyme line.
Posted by: jillian mcnamara | May 18, 2011 at 06:38 PM
..couldn't miss this giveaway...The Cat in the Hat, I just love his cheeky grin.
Posted by: Lyn S | May 19, 2011 at 09:01 AM