Boy, I really can't remember but given that I was raised in the company of my German relatives rather than Pops' side of the family, I would have to say it was something I discovered myself rather than a box or a series of favs handed down thru the generations. I do remember mom (and oma) often reading from a hardcover book called "Max und {and} Moritz" about two little mischievous boys who were always causing trouble. They are very popular in Germany. When mom got her new kitty this past Jan, I suggested she name him Moritz since her last cat was Max. She didn't but I think she would agree that he has a "Mortitz" kind of personality.
As a kid, I seemed to love nature books, *fact* books (world records, stuff like that) and girl detectives (Trixie Belden was the first "series" of books I read regularly).
Unfortunately, I read very little now ~ prolly a combo of lack of time and the invention of the internet (thanks, Al Gore!). Right now I have "Wicked" on the end table, hoping to read it before I see the musical in March/April. Wish me luck.
A _________________ "It has been a magnificent journey..." ~ Linda Dano, 1999 Daytime Emmys
~~~*NG*, I never heard of these little pranksters before.
They remind me of my BFF's grandson & his BF{they're 5},
and I'm going to try to find a copy with original illustrations
to give him for Christmas.
The Katzenjammer Kids was inspired by "Max and Moritz",
a famous children's story of the 1860s by the German Wilhelm Busch.
The Katzenjammer Kids (three brothers in the first strip,
but soon reduced to two) featured Hans and Fritz,
twins who rebelled against authority, particularly in the form of
their mother, Mama; der Captain, a shipwrecked sailor
who acted as a surrogate father; and der Inspector,
an official from the school system.
Several of the characters spoke in stereotypical German-accented English.
Katzenjammer translates literally as the wailing of cats
but is used to mean contrition after a failed endeavour or hangover in German.
I had more books than anything else (except maybe stuffed animals) as a kid, because that's what I loved, and still love.
So, very first hardcover book on my shelf...I can't be certain what the very first one was, but it was probably either a Little Golden Book, or something by Richard Scarry.
When I graduated to "chapter books," as I called them, one of the first ones I got my own hardcover copy of was Ramona Forever by Beverly Cleary.
The ones with the greatest meaning for me are Losing Joe's Place by Gordon Korman, and The Fantastic Freshman by Bill Brittain. I still have these two, but I don't have my copy of Ramona Forever anymore.
When I was at Costco today, your post inspired me to buy two books ~ "Wicked" (so I can quit checking it out from the library) and "Marley & Me" (thanks to the email that I think Amy started?). Also, I'm adding to my Xmas Wish List "The Longest Trip Home" by John Grogan (author of Marley&Me) and "Son of a Witch" and "A Lion Among Men" by Gregory Maguire (author of "Wicked" and both books continue the Wicked saga). I forgot that Costco carries so many books at such a good price.
I wish that we had kept our copy of Max und Moritz (hmmm....maybe it's out in the garage?). I hope you find the book for yer BFF's grandson ~ I think he'll enjoy it (but let's hope he and his BF don't get inspired!)
A _________________ "It has been a magnificent journey..." ~ Linda Dano, 1999 Daytime Emmys
The first hardcover book I ever owned (and still do) is L. Frank Baum's classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. _________________ WWWD? (What would Wallingford do?)
After talking to my Cuz about "the book",
I've been informed the family book was green&orange
with an illustration of the Cowardly Lion after his visit
to the salon on the cover.
She happily told me because we all cherished it so,
and kept it in good condition{considering how many times
those pages were turned...} it may be valuable. Her g'daughter
actually keeps it in her safe deposit box.
I believe the initial owner of the book was our grandmother
who was born in the 1890's.
Somehow I cannot imagine today's crop of little ones passing
anything they own down to future generations.
Except maybe the Tonka trucks!
Wouldn't it be great if every kid read{or had it read to them}
The Wonderful Wizard of Ozbefore they watched the
film the first time.
I believe the first hardcover book I received is called Bedtime Bible Stories. My mom got it for me and wrote my name on the inside cover. At the risk of dating myself there is a price written in pencil for $1.29 Canadian. I still have that book and don't want to lose it because my mom gave it to me.
Of the books that you ladies have mentioned, the only one I've heard of is The Wizard of Oz.
Sharon _________________ I'm not fighting this anymore, it's no use.
Somehow I cannot imagine today's crop of little ones passing
anything they own down to future generations.
Oh Goodness, my husband could only dream.....
Funny I found this question when I did......
We built a storage space in an area of one of the barns that is house quality. No heat but it has power and is insulated and tight. No rodents can get in. I filled it up in short order and much of what is there is stuff that I am keeping but doesn't "go" in the house. Alot of kids toys, great or special clothes that don't fit, every paper that they ever did that showed any hope or promise. Someday they can have it. Right now they are thrilled that I do this. "Mom, can I put this away for my kid?" Maybe when they are grown and see how much crap has their name on it......
As for the books, Yesterday my husband had to put a shelf together for me that I had just bought for a spot in the Dining room. He told the kids that he always wanted a Library when he grew up. One with 2 overstuffed chairs and a fireplace. Instead he got a WHOLE house full of books. They are every where!!
I can't remember my first book but one of my most memorable ones was when I read "The Human Comedy" by William Saroyan. Totally great book. I kept the copy that my mom had and have it in my "library" now.
Yup, I was the one who started the e-mail about the book Marley & Me by John Grogan. I looked up The Long Trip Home at Amazon and now I want to read that one too!
Quote:
This is the year I was into all things wicked.
Like "For Good"? BTW, if you all haven't seen it yet, you really should watch Nettie's video tribute to Felicia and Wallingford's friendship, to the song "For Good" from Wicked as sung by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth.
Like "For Good"? BTW, if you all haven't seen it yet, you really should watch Nettie's video tribute to Felicia and Wallingford's friendship, to the song "For Good" from Wicked as sung by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth.
Yes indeedy! It's a beautiful tribute! _________________ WWWD? (What would Wallingford do?)
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