What is the first book you remember loving? For me, it was a Golden Book that was read to me when I was very young — probably under 3 years old. My mother may have read it to me but the voice I remember is that of my paternal grandfather. I made him read it over and over again and I memorized it early on. So when he would read it and try to skip pages (and who could blame him — I’m sure it wasn’t that entrancing to an adult), I would correct him. Did I mention that I was an early talker? The story was about Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, and a villain named Peg-Leg Pete (who was a pirate) who attempted to steal a treasure chest full of jewels from the ship they were on.
When I got older, I searched desperately for a copy of that book. I used to go to a lot of antiquarian book shows and haunt second-hand bookstores and I’d ask everywhere for the Peg-Leg Pete book. Nobody had it. Nobody had even heard of it, until I finally met a dealer who not only sold a lot of old Golden Books, she actually knew what was in them. Somewhat dryly, she informed me that I’d probably have more success if I asked for the correct title. Turns out it wasn’t called Peg-Leg Pete. It was called Pluto Pup Goes to Sea.
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Awww, the Golden Books. I remember a bunch of those being passed down to me when I was little. Such fun books. I wish my older siblings took better care of them b/c by the time they got to me they were all yucky.
Oh well!
I hope you’re having tons of fun with this read-a-thon adventure!!!
HAPPY readings and GO TEAM WORDSWORTH!!!
*shakes pom poms*
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Don’t let those eyes droop
head out on the stoop
get some fresh air
before heading back to that chair
pick up your book
take another look
read, read, read
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My favorite book was Sugarplum. Sugarplum was a very small doll that was always getting lost or misplaced. My favorite part of the book was when she got sucked up by a vacuum cleaner and met some very interesting things in the vacuum cleaner bag. I have to tried to find this book but never had any luck.
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You got me curious about the book, so I searched for it. Didn’t find a copy, but the author is Johanna Johnston. Apparently, it was a favorite of a lot of people. I hope you find a copy! I remember it taking me forever to locate 13th is Magic by Joan Howard, of which I had very fond memories. Found it eventually and discovered there was a sequel!
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