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Front cover |
Summers tend to leave ample time for mischief. And every child has been cross, naughty, and given his/her parents an unfavorable day . . . to say the very least. When that happens, read
Alexander (c. 1964) by Harold Littledale and illustrated by Tom Vroman. Both author and illustrator provide a classic story where a little boy named Chris contritely recounts his day:
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First spread |
Unfortunately, and
disgracefully,
Alexander is currently out of print, which is a mystery to me as it remains quite a beloved book by several generations. If you happen to run across it at a thrift store, consignment shop, garage sale, etc., be sure to snatch it up! If you already have a copy, it makes a wonderful vintage gift. Here let me share with you a few more pictures, just so you'll know what to look for:
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When we went to the park Alexander wouldn't play with the others. He got scared and ran and hid behind the slide. Mommy said she was surprised at a big grown-up horse acting like that . . . |
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And he jumped and jumped all over the living-room couch even when Mommy asked him not to . . . |
As you can see, the illustrations are fabulous!
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Back cover |
Do you remember
Alexander from your youth?
Yes! Still have the book from my childhood!
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