The pages are soft and falling out. It has some wonderful illustrations and sweet stories, teaching about life as well as reading. Like this page, about a tadpole who wished he could sing like a bird. It is a fourth reader. It has soul.
It held 2 treasures, a lock of hair and a clipping from an old newspaper. The other treasure is it's worn corners and spine.
It has served a real purpose, but not done yet, as it has made it to the internet. I know, it rhymes.
A long time ago someone covered it with cotton and string. I wonder if it was a child. They used what they had on hand,,I like that. I will never remove the fabric, as the original cover could not be as interesting. I did try to peek of course. Do click on this photo below to see the threads.
It has served a real purpose, but not done yet, as it has made it to the internet. I know, it rhymes.
A long time ago someone covered it with cotton and string. I wonder if it was a child. They used what they had on hand,,I like that. I will never remove the fabric, as the original cover could not be as interesting. I did try to peek of course. Do click on this photo below to see the threads.
8 comments:
Loved this post, Marcie. I left a response on my blog to your comment. (the acrylic one I think). I can relate to the tadpole who wishes he could sing like a bird. I'm more like the tadpole waiting to become a frog so I can croak like one. EEEESH!
marcie
What a wonderful post Marcie!!!! You are such a natural at this...your photos are beautiful! And thank you for the engraving sweetie ~ I hope all is well with you, xxoo, Dawn
Congratulations on your wonderful blog! I look forward to reading more...
Best wishes,
Karima
What a great find...and FREE on top of it! ~Lori
oh my yes!!! post more about the wee tadpole!!! I wonder if the story is anything like "The Ugly Duckling"? I feel a spiritual lesson coming on!!!
Xoxox,
*Q*
Looks like one of those finds that don't come along very often. Thank you for rescuing and breathing new life into it. Blessings, Candy
I am having a ball reading your blog... "ratty old thing"???... oh my, if only that person knew! I love it!
I love this post- what a sacred object this book has become! So wonderful in it's age, signs of love and gentle repairs. There is something so heartening in a repaired book- that people have loved it enough to sit down and do what they can with what they have so that it keeps on. A sick pet more than a broken thing.
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