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Books from your childhood which you'd almost forgotten... |
Here's a small selection of memorable books from bygone days.
Edward Ardizzone (1900-1979)
"Edward Ardizzone was born on 16th October 1900 in Haiphong, Vietnam. His father served in the Far East with the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company. His mother moved the children to England when Ardizzone was five years old, where he remained for the rest of his life. As a child, he and his cousin Arthur explored the docks together and were given free run by the sailors. These experiences were the basis for the 'Tim' books and many others..."
Johnny The Clockmaker
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"Once upon a time there was a small boy called Johnny. He was very clever at making things and he spent all his spare time hammering and banging and sawing up pieces of wood." "One day Johnny was reading this book for the hundredth time when he suddenly decided to make a grandfather clock for himself... "...Oh dear, Johnny is up to his nonsense again!" |
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The Otterbury Incident by C. Day Lewis was another popular book of the 1960s and early 70s. This one was also illustrated by Edward Ardizzone. |
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Book: Bringers of Good Tidings, with illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. |
The Project Club
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The Project Club was a spin off from the Milk Marketing Board, who in the 1970s encouraged us to drink more milk with slogans such as 'Drinka Pinta Milka Day'! Project Club books, with activities to keep enquiring minds busy, could be obtained by ordering extra pints of milk and by joining the Club. Later, the books were available in the shops. |
Miranda goes to the Supermarket
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Miranda goes to the Supermarket was a 'pop-up' book which opened out into the four different sections of the store. |
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