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I loved American and English literature like The Great Gatsby, Wuthering Heights, The Scarlet Letter and Treasure Island. The animal stories developed a sympathy in me and a desire to understand life from anothers point of view. The Poppy Seed Cakes by Margery Clark was a favorite as was Ask Mr. Bear by Marjorie Flack. I especially loved the Little House on the Prairie series, The Borrowers, and my favourite, The Secret Garden. I didnt get into gardening until much later in life but when I first started out with gardening Vegetable Gardening for dummies was my go too. It was about a mother and son raccoon- I grew to love it more and more and eventually my dad got me a faux raccoon hat I would gallop around in hehe! One of my favorite books as a child was Letters From Felix because it was the first book I ever received that was unique in how it was made. Mysteries always mysteries. I had a love of any strong female character, which ultimately made me strong, I feel. The stories and gorgeous artwork captivated my childhood imagination. As an adult I can really appreciate the quality of line work in the illustrations, and how the subtle expression of the characters and landscapes add just enough information to perfectly capture the mood of escape and wild fantasy. I mainly stuck with the Judy Bloom books as a girl, but now I enjoy pretty much anything. One by one, the books arrived in our mailbox and I loved every one of them. But, another one that they can have would be nice. Octopus, octopus, eight arms to hold you, Ill squeeze you tight until you turn blue. I dont know about you, but if Im going to choose between thieve and breach (which do not rhyme), Ill always choose thieve, Why? Maintenant jen rve la nuit , partir moi aussi ma petite ferme et regarder le bonheur pousser :) . In my childhood days my dreams were filled with flying. I was obsessed with gardening and animals. How grateful I am to have access to so much information and expertise of others! For 36 years, I taught special needs students, giving them the skills they needed to succeed in this world while encouraging them to take advantage of and focus on all of the wonderful things they could do, not what they couldnt do. Now, love to sit in the evenings and just look at the books with flowers and floral arrangements. When I was young I read every Laura Ingalls Wilder book sometimes several times. I still do. Its a whole new wonderful world in flowers and gardening. As a child I loved to read and collect books. Impossible to pick a favorite book from my childhood; just too many I loved. My favorite book was The Chemicals of Life by Isaac Asimov. What I love about this rhyming game for Prek is that it makes a great small group or free choice activity after doing it as a group. My father was my 3rd grade teacher and my mother was a readaholic. Then you're in the right place! Also other books about animals and all the different species were probably my favorite, not only did they provide information but colorful illustrations and photos of animals which fed my creativeness and artist side. I LOVED to read Nancy Drew novels, they are so full of mystery and adventure! Becoming a Master Gardener has also taught me that I have so much to discover and explore in the world of gardening, so my love of all things floral has developed into a life-directing passion. I can visualize to this day seeing those pictures for the first time. Although nowadays I have less time to read as much as I would like, I have gained the ability to seek peace and wellbeing in my imagination no matter where I am. What a treat! (Winnie the Pooh, Peter Rabbit, Corduroy, Little Bear, etc. When I could read on my own, I loved mysteries, family oriented, or adventure and travel. My favorite book growing up was The Big Friendly Giant by Roald Dahl. He and my grandmother were so proud of the bird feeders out of their front window. Thank you for the opportunity to win such a lovely book! I loved to read Fairy Tales when I was very young; as an adult now, I tend to be an optimist, and am always open to the influence of something magical to enter my life! We hope you enjoy them! I never thought of this before about myself. Rhonda is a potter and makes the vessels, and mum is a great cook so she whips up a soulful meal for everyone. The love of growing things passed from generation to generation is amazing and beautiful! Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew were my books of choice 10 12 year oldplenty of adventure and hi-jinx to keep me entertained! "Beef, beef, what a treat. I loved the Wrinkle in Time series by Madeleine LEngle, those books felt like such an escape when I needed it and really shaped the way I approach the magic of life and spirituality. Add a . Ive asked some friends if they read him when they were little and they didnt know who he was (shocking). I loved the magical world of Narnia and learned the importance of friendship, courage, persistence and following ones dreams. An inspiration of what friends can do for you. We had horses and goats but no pigs. One of my favorite gifts ever. I always went to the lost and found page first. I loved to find old fairy tale books from the rare thrift stores back in the late 1950s. This is the book The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry. As a child, I enjoyed books of mystery like Nancy Drew books. We should all care for others and listen to their stories, I think it would make a better world. Kia kaha. How beautiful! Hmm poodles, noodles, bread. All of her books are outstanding. But I do hope to visit the small villages and find those little gardens that show the love of their gardener. Lucky me! Its been a hard season for the roses, so I feel like my new additions didnt quite get to shine like they normally would. I dont recall what books she read but her soothing voice always lulled me pleasantly to sleep. The first book that I remember and treasure is The Golden Book of Fairy Tales. Loved all those characters! Magical. Its such a joyous, playful book and it was fun to spy some Floret seed packages woven into a few of your stunning imageswe appreciate the love! I still read a lot today and have written my own book. I believed that there were small spirits always around. Then of Course there was Sherlock Holmes and the logic and way at looking at a situation with reason. I have always loved books. My fairy tale book is even more special to me because my father who didnt make much money in his work as a young police constable in those days spent most of his paycheque on this book. She taught me how to be a fierce and loyal friend and to love with all of my heart. Your book is gorgeous. Ive always been a fan of the incredible variety of N.Z. Hmm, which words rhyme? and I still love it. As an adult the same holds true, with the result being wide and varied interests. Stuart (who was small like me) and Nancy (who shared my name and my gender) were both adventurers who took control of their lives and escapades. Growing up my books where mostly authored by Margrethe Henry (fabulous horse stories). Aside from a few old trees around the house, it was a clean slate. She created a refuge for herself and grew and amazing garden. My dad influenced me to be a constant reader, always carrying a book with me for that few minutes of waiting time that I can fill with a good tale. Planning to read those books to my grandson and to grow sunflowers with him this summer! I think that the simple act of searching for objects has a way of slowing you down, as if walking through a garden, taking in every little detail. I loved having one story read a night to me from the giant fairy tale book. I loved the Little House On The Prairie books. The best: Francie held the books close and hurried home, resisting the temptation to sit on the first stoop she came to, to start reading. My Mom was a kindergarten teacher who started our schools library in western PA when I was 7, making the passion of reading mine forever. I loved Winnie the Pooh and knew all the poems from When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six. The illustrations are completely magical, where children play in forests live in hollowed trees, discovers flowers, scavenge for berries and befriend animals. It gave me this love for animals and nature that has filled me with so much joy as an adult. My mother worked, and when she was home she was in her own world, so consequently we usually felt alone. My favorite books were the little doctor seuss books. I grow a few flowers, but they seem to be an afterthought, not a statement. Congratulations on the new book! I owe it all to my first book. I still have many of them. Alexis Skyy and Fetty Wap Meet Face To Face At Alexiss Treyway Signing #LHHNY [VIDEO], SZAs SOS surpasses Ctrl as her most streamed album on Spotify, Ice Spice does TikTok video with North West and her friends [VIDEO], Ja Morant shows off a gun on IG Live, this morning [PHOTO], Pooh Shiesty ordered to pay over $156,500 in restitution to victims of 2020 shooting in Miami, Rolling Loud kicks off day one of its California festival in Inglewood, with performances from Playboi Carti, Kodak Black, Saweetie, and more, Mimi Faust reposts story about Drew Sidora cheating on Ralph Pittman with her ex, Ty Young [PHOTO], Lorel denies calling Michael B. Jordan corny on TMZ [VIDEO], Ralph Pittman files for divorce from RHOA star, Drew Sidora, Cardi Bs backside goes viral in Valentines Day photo, Juelz Santana is STILL being roasted over his teeth, as fans on Twitter dont buy his dental work story, or his defense for his Newark Airport arrest; Fans say he talks like he has dentures #LHHNY, Yung Miami IS pregnant; City Girls star confirms in her IG comments that shes eight weeks pregnant, and fans on Twitter react. I was enchanted by the book The Color Kittens as a child. I was obsessed with Harriet the Spy as a kid, and spend quite a bit of time in my treehouse spying on my neighbors in their back yards. Today I know so much random facts about animals, that only helps if we are playing trivia games or sometimes when watching Jeopardy lol . Its all a mystery! I used to check out garden design books from the library and spend my time pouring over them and imagining my dream garden. We still get them out and play with them! Of course, I loved all kinds of hands on books. The siblings were creative, caring, and close with one another. Yuck, packaged food, it looks so bland. And my kids love books! Thank you for asking! As a kid I wasnt really that into books. A love for reading to me inspires us to live life to its fullest. I said we were downscaling, but we ended up using it as a good excuse to source more. Home Hip Hop News Alexis Skyy and Fetty Wap Meet Face To Face At Alexiss Treyway Signing #LHHNY [VIDEO]. Owning my own horse was a dream. Here's what rhymes with alexis. I also really liked the Little House on the Prairie series, as I live in the same area Laura Ingalls did. I was always drawn to magical illustrations. Excited to win or buy your book and spread the word to others! I love that authors take real events and craft a story around them. I read it over and over; it sparked an incredible imaginative side of my brain that I credit a lot of my creativity to! A lasting friendship between two unlikely playmates reminds me that anything is possible and there is a Greater Being in control. I think those books made me see that poetry doesnt have to be grand. Yet another reason why I am excited to view Lost and Found. The farm is an ever-evolving storyits always a surprise the places it leads you. Its about every day observation and often the simplicity of life. I was so enraptured by Francies love of books and the time she spent on the fire escape under that wonderful tree. I have so many childhood favourite books. I would design and sew my own clothes with a dream of being a fashion designer. I loved a book that was an about Jesus. I treasure the fact I still have this book after 50+ years of loving it. At 69 I still read The Secret Garden and find the same solace as a child. So if youre looking for a healthy snack. Also have a beautiful rose given to me by and elderly neighbour that smells so delicious your nose gets lots in it. Looking at the smaller parts. Congratulations on the new book ladies! Win or not, I need this book. I see life to be lived in the moment with joy, and not to worry so much about the future or things that I cannot change. My favorite books were the Harry Potter series. I too, loved the Eye Spy books and Wheres Waldo as a child. So I thought one day Id like to write a story about one instead. speck of soot. It provides us with nearly year-round produce and cut flowers spring to fall. Sign up above and receive all new No Time for Flash Cards posts directly in your email inbox. Whether that be through our event work, local bouquets, workshops, or now our book. Probably influenced me to become a nurse. I loved books so much as a 5 year old that I would open one up and pretend to read it! That made me start my love for flowers. This book looks absolutely beautiful; thank you for the opportunity to win a copy! One favorite I remember very clearly was The Quiltmakers Gift because it was so beautifully illustrated and a wonderful story. on 125 Fun Rhymes About Food: Tasty Rhymes For Kids & Adults, 125 Short Poems About The Arts: Poems That Will Inspire You, 125 Hilarious Jokes About Food That Are Actually Funny, 225 Short Poems About Food: Food For Thought, Learn What Oils Are Good For Your Skin And Face & How To Use Them, The Average Person Spends $1,200 A Year On Snacks. Misty of Chinoteague was a book I wanted to live in. It was such a wonderful escape; I read this book aloud to my kids who begged me each night to read another chapter. Ive fallen in love with other genres since then, but still have a love for anything extraordinarily imaginative. They were full of adventure and exploring or being creative and I loved the places each book would bring me to. Im not a veterinarian but I still have a great love for all animals. I love horses. I did not find out until I was an adult, that there were more books in the Narnia series and I still read them all now! Will always love a good laugh over reading Calvin and Hobbs. Now I have a small but robust vegetable garden, fruit trees, and many flowers. My early introduction to color and great design has influenced my whole life, including my love of flowers and flower arranging. . The interview with Zoe is lovelymakes me wish I lived closer to New Zealand as I would love to attend one of her workshops. I was into The Magic faraway tree and similar. I loved looking at the colorful illustrations while he read the stories. This would be the perfect book for us to read together!! I continue to love childrens books the stories and the illustrations. I too loved the challenge of seek and find books as a child. She played a lot in the garden so I must seek a Ziggy for her.. words that rhymes with alexis. Required fields are marked *. I have long-admired Zo from afar and am dying to visit her farm in person someday. From apples to zucchini, theres something for everyone. This interest has bloomed into a wonderful life on our own homestead! Great interview! I would devour a book, save -save-save my little allowance to buy the next one, and then consume it as quickly as the last, oftentimes under the covers, late at night, with a flashlight. I also loved Aesops fables. I think that book pushed me to appreciate nature and flowers more, although I always have loved them; the graphic descriptions of an old dying garden hidden from the world behind crumbling stone walls and ever-climbing ivy sounded fantastical and yet, real, to me. To learn more and connect with Zo, be sure to visit her website and follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Wild flowers were everywhere in all colors, shapes, and sizes. My all time favorite book since childhood would be The Robe. I was a swimmer as well so jumping right into the ocean ( cold since we were on the northern part of CA) was my treat. I cannot bend over any more but sprinkle flower seeds then pray whatever God wants to grow, it grows. I loved staying up late into the night reading The Boxcar Children, A to Z Mysteries, and The Magic Treehouse. Chocolate, chocolate, I love you to the end! Thanks Erin for sharing this! Now I enjoy nonfiction more, but this book would be a divine addition to my collection! Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat. The small books of Beatrix Potter were my books as a child and also all funny cartoon ,magical and fantastic!As of today these continue to live through me through making puppets comme to life with felt am working on a flower one, because flowers inspire me in so many ways from colors to textures to scents and multiple varieties hoping to inspire young people with this project !Inspiration from the fields , will surely help the inner artist in me TY. Maybe one day I will see one in real life! I loved those books. I loved Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney and read it to my daughter who now reads it to her elementary students where she teaches in Oregon. I still have this book and smile to think back to the time I couldnt read by myself but loved being read to. This is a beautiful work of art!! Sewing my clothes led me into fashion design and the significance of color which now is my starting point for any endeavor. The book I recall MOST as a girl was Penelope Strawberry and River Radish! Its no wonder I became a biologist and a Master Gardener in Illinois. All opinions expressed here are our own and Floret does not offer sponsored content or accept money for editorial reviews. Lookup it up at Rhymes.com - the most comprehensive rhyming words dictionary on the web! I loved that Australian flora and fauna were celebrated in books. Very informative. It was the first time, in first grade , that my mother allowed me to purchase a book from the Scholastic Book Order form! The Secret Garden. It inspires me every day as it reminds me of that magic feeling that hand sewing still gives me. As a child I always loved the seek and find books too, still do. I loved the BabysitterClub and anything by Judy Blume. I keep that book close to me even as an adult although its been a few years since I last read it. When I was growing up I was very into Nancy Drew. I remember being in awe of how vast our universe is, which makes me even more impressed with the smallest details in life. To this day I am moved to bring could be friends into my life and the lives of others, and cherish lovely garden spots that are tucked away. My daughter loves seek & find books, this would be wonderful to look through together. I was never disappointed when I would pick up a volume , close my eyes and open it up to a page to read. This has changed me the most. The book I was most interested in as a child were all the books with the hidden flaps, I remember going to our local library and finding new books with the flaps and getting so excited, I can say I had one favourite book but loved all of them. A guide to growing & arranging magnificent blooms, Winner of the American Horticulture Society Book Award. There were Dr. Seuss books, Little Golden Books, books about poems. I hope the sometimes 100 plus summer degrees here in CA will not negatively affect them too much. I have always been drawn to hiding in the garden. Not exactly gardening inspired, but I was inspired by the ingenuity and challenge to carve out a subsistence living in the Midwest in the 19th century. I just need to know the who, what and where of everything to understand it and move on. X Tania. I loved any story about fairies as a child, and this has continued to influence my creative practice, as I love to add a little whimsy to all my paintings and drawings! The enchanting garden adventures along river banks filled with flowers along the paths everywhere. Thank you for this interview with all the stunning photography too. Being extremely visual, I loved anything with pictures.