EMILY DREELING

“I” for ice cream? Instrument? Igloo? Iron? Okay — the last two clearly needed to be scratched. Oh, the joys of Sharing Day! Every week it’s the same circus: find something that won’t melt, won’t maim, that my daughter actually agrees to, and will fit in her school bag. No small feat. But this one was a real challenge. After scanning the playroom for the umpteenth time, I was just about ready to admit defeat when my eye landed on our copy of Irish Legends for Children . Yes,

Found this gem in Bell’s Books a while ago. A treasure-trove for vintage finds, this one — Rig-Ma-Role Picture Land — was a delight to stumble upon. Published in 1925, it’s filled with stories and rhymes, ABCs and 123s, the days and months — along with those everyday lessons that gently shape childhood. Yes, it’s comprehensive, to say the least. And while it’s certainly of its era, what’s remarkable is how familiar it still feels. The type and style of content haven’t chang

I love reading the kids stories from my own childhood — mostly the classic Ladybird Tales. They adore them, and so do I — still! I’ve kept many of the originals, and we’ve added a few of the newly illustrated editions to our shelves. We read both, and it’s fascinating to see how the images have been reinterpreted, softened over time. Not a terrible thing — that big bad wolf was no joke in the ’80s! He’s not much better now, but I’ve managed to pass him off as a mean old dog t

Well, it’s certainly been a while since my last post—but better late than never! Glad to be back on here, especially with exciting news…...

So, it all began with a dream. A little girl, and her favorite pairs of little yellow wellies - Bertie, Lexie, Miley, and Teddy - who...