Anything that sparked my imagination for adventure and dreaming. . I read about adventure and hard work and how horses were good for girls. I was pleased to find that she was short like me, her kitchen cabinets were built for her height. I stood there and smiled. I still enjoy mysteries as an adult and I think the Nancy Drew series was the catalyst. We can love the earth and nature immensely while not realizing our impact until it is too late. My mom kept the Wheres Waldo books out in our living room. This has carried on through my adult years and theyre still my favorite books to read. These books inspired my love of gardening and creating things from scratch. Its pretty cool that a book published 66 years ago, that also contains writings from WAY earlier than that, is still pretty relevant today. I loved Nancy Drew books most when I was little. Besides that, this book is absolutely stunning! Whether its getting a tattoo, coloring my hair or playing around in the dirt with my lovely planties! Connie. Ive always loved puzzles too which Zoes book essentially is but with beautiful flowers! It will be a book I read to my kids. Cut your rhyming pairs out and laminate if you want. Fortunately for them (and me), they were older folks who did a bit of gardening in the morning and then spent the rest of their day in the house (or somewhereI wasnt a very good spy) away from my snooping. Every two weeks, we went to the library on the same day. I always loved East of Eden by John Steinbeck. I loved Beatrix Potter little books with all the darling illustrations. The stories and gorgeous artwork captivated my childhood imagination. Mystery books, because the main characters were always against the odds figuring out how to overcome challengesthis is often the essence of life, continuing to try despite the odds and challenges. I always went to the lost and found page first. Thanks for asking! I fell in love with science fiction, horror and the melding of the two. I spent a lot of time on my own but books transported me! The only connection I can see with what Ive been doing for 40 plus years is that if a plant shows a sign of a problem, I solve the mystery by following the clues and investigate through much research. Classic tales that were condensed. That carried over to my daughter too as I purchased books for her long before toys. That story contained lots of emotions. I grew up with a mother who loved flowers! Small wonder that Ive been a passionate gardener as an adult, who has to have my hands in the dirt among my plants, listening to the warnings of chipmunks and the birds call and response every afternoon, to count it a day well-spent. The only way my parents could get me to put them on at bedtime was to buy me a new Little Golden Book every day, which theyd read to me as they strapped the braces on. So looking forward to getting a copy into my hands but also into the graceful, elegant hands of a college chum who could have collaborated with you on this entire adventure.. it mirrors her perfectly! I loved Winnie the Pooh and knew all the poems from When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six. My favorites books as a child were the Nancy Drew books. I loved the mystery and suspense. How fun. My favorite book as a child was Boxcar Children. There was a book store and library a few blocks from my house and where I would spend most afternoons. ), In childhood my favorite stories were Bible stories which my mom read to us at bedtime. I red Anne of Green Gables a lot of times! Now I read plant books and gain information on different varieties and a glimpse into that world. She recently passed, and I am so grateful for all that I learned from her, I too have many many flowers in my gardens today and have passed this on to my children. Wherever I travel in the world, flowers befriend me. I save jars and glass bottles and leave simple arrangements by the mailbox for neighbors and walkers as they go by. My favorite book when I was little was The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear. Amazingly, my daughter (4) discovered them as well and theyre now some of her favorite books. I loved to read as a child, but we didnt have a lot of childrens books when I was young, but the one investment my parents made was in a set of World Book Encyclopedias. Secret Garden was one of my all time favorites; it showed empathy and something that I now know for sure: nature does heal. I would want Zoes book just because I may never get to NZ . So Ive started a book club for other young mothers and we share childrens books every month. These poems were illustrated in what looks like, rich gouache paintings and the words evoked vistas in faraway lands as well as those closer to home. Perhaps that nurtured my love of flowers from a very young age! To learn more and connect with Zo, be sure to visit her website and follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Children of the Covered Wagon introduced life in the prairie which I would imitate during my schooltime recess. I really didnt have any books as a child that inspired me with the exception of the book Hawaii. . Thanks Floret and all the 2023 workshop participants for being strong, can do women! They need entertainment and will create their own if you dont provide anywith hilariously terrifying results. To celebrate the release of Zos new book, Lost & Found, were giving away five copies. This web site is optimized for your phone. One book could tell so many stories and encouraged re-reading. Ahhhhh. Praying for those who need help and the people trying to help. Back in the 50s, there used to be a collection of Golden Books, and my favorite was The Happy Family. So grab a snack and get ready to rhyme! To see our full selection of genre-specific rhymes, triggers that get your creativity flowing, and next line suggestions from our incredible A.I. My Daisy chains evolved into gardening and later, a bit more complex floral design. I was always interested in books set in past times, from Beatrix Potter childrens stories, Bront sisters classic books, to Zane Greys westerns. All we really need is loveAs I grow and share love with my worldeverything is better for it! I have so enjoyed perusing these comments. And on that farm he had some vegetables, e-i-e-i-o. The stories of finding a wounded bird and helping it recover, or a child working with a dog who was scared and bringing him around to a friendly, outgoing pup, spoke to me. I was obsessed with gardening and animals. I wanted to recreate that very same joy Id felt as a child but with a grown-up twist, incorporating my love of flowers and nature, but still holding onto that playfulness. Twiddle dee, While I wasnt blessed as a child with much reading. As long as theres beef, Im happy as can be!. But then I love roses too, with my favorite being Chrysler Imperial because of its deep red color, but maybe too, because its fragrance takes me to another place. Its so wonderful to see Zos unique perspective through her camera lens. Love and peace and flowers . Any story that could spark wonder about worlds just beyond our reach or perhaps not, with some imagination. Going to the the books fairs were my highlight of the year. Looking for inspiration as I foray into flowers! Many thanks to those of you who share the beauty of flowers with so many. As a child, I loved reading Wayside School books. As a child I love reading and memorizing poems especially about nature. 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. My favorite book was Mr. Willoughbys Christmas Tree. I have copies of my favorites of my favorites-vintagy and wonderful- to pass on down to my grandchildren. Lucky me! But I also enjoyed Charlottes Web and anything Pooh. And garden, and arrange and play house. As a kid I wasnt really that into books. As an adult, I notice that I still have that same curiosity and find so much fun and intrigue in a good mystery. As far as the book that I was most interested in as a child . Now in my 60s, I continue to travel whenever I get the chance. I do remember my favorite book which I reread MANY times.The Secret Garden. Love flowers and thank you Floret for sharing . I refer to the idea of that story Now, as an adult, I refer to the idea of that story, especially when discussing the ways of our politicians these days! Please reread his poetry. I had a thirst for knowledge and my Mon wound by me encyclopedia style books to learn about garden, the weather (which has such impact on gardening) and I fell further in love. Reading is such wonderful way to learn about our natural world, cultures, and its peoples. Her storytelling stems from her own life and the real life characters in her family and friends make these books so endearing. My favorite series of books to read as a child was the adventure series The Boxcar Children. I read dozens of them! I think these books shaped me as an adult to expected the unexpected and be curious about it. Now, years later, I am encouraging my grandchildren to read these memorable books by Beverly Cleary. Around 8 or 9, I fell in live with the Boxcar Children series and the story of Heidi. So you're writing a song or a poem and are frustrated from searching for the right rhyme? I still have a hardbound 3 volume from 1985. There were five of us growing up. She was a nurse and I enjoyed how she cared for patients/ families and the various roles she was involved in. Alice in Wonderland It took me a while to train my eyes on how to see through the pattern to find the picture, but once I figured it out I couldnt get enough! One book in particular that captured my imagination, moved my soul, and instilled in me a wonder for the healing space of growing things is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. As a child, I loved to read anything with adventure and history. My book selection as a child depended on where I was physically and what was happening in my life in that moment. Books filled my days with the anticipation of adventure and fun. I feel so blessed! The first books I remember reading growing up were the Magic Tree house series. She gazes into the plate and dreams of a permant home and garden. There was a little hesitation from my son and my husband because there was a much larger backyard . No question. Forget not the little flower Her interaction with staff was always positive. Settings. Chocolate, chocolate, I love you to the end! Today, Im still a curious gal and enjoy a good mystery movie. I loved all the Shel Silversteins books like Where the Sidewalk Ends. I enjoyed the Bobsey Twins and Nancy Drew series growing up. My mother worked, and when she was home she was in her own world, so consequently we usually felt alone. I love dogs and currently have three in home and my family has a long history of being in the armed forces. Even as a little girl, I had stacks of books by my bed, waiting to be read. Recently, that inspired me to start my own flower garden. Most of my favorite childhood comfort books celebrated the power of female friendships: Anne of Green Gables, the Betsy Tacy series, Ginnie and Geneva series, Nancy Drew. I was fascinated by the old ways of living. I cant walk away from a new book. From what I recall about this childrens story, pickles is a yellow and black spotted cat who lives and works in a fire station. This book looks amazing, congrats on all the hard work!! My daughters grew up with the Eye Spy books and Im looking forward to adding this grown-up version to our library. I love Beatrix Potter books and am so glad I got to become a mom so I could share these books with my (4) kids! My passions are not mainstream, but I will not hesitate to geek out in monologue when asked. Maybe thats what started my love of gardening! One illustration in particular was called The Senses: Smell. All of these books nurtured a deep sense of wonder about plants, animals, nature, and the world. Great interview! I have always loved mysteries starting with the Bobbsie Twins. The main character is a mouse named Chrysanthemum, and its about embracing your own uniqueness. I was so intrigued, as a child, by books that demonstrated any kind of art or craft! I was a flower farmer in Vermont, retired to North Carolina, and miss it terribly! Tender books about children living in difficult situations who taught others to love more easily taught me to have more compassionate eyes for others. In life and garden, it has always been about the visual details for me. I have always been a gardener since at least age 5 on my grandparents farm where there were beautiful flowers for me to tend. 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! Dahlias were her favorite! I was so enraptured by Francies love of books and the time she spent on the fire escape under that wonderful tree. There were little envelopes with letters inside that you would pull out and the letters were a continuation of the story. Growing up in a family that moved around a lot, I loved reading about families in small towns and traditions. I use to tell her you could grow anything from out of a rock! Today, I feel like I still have that dream of her cottage in the garden shaping me. Yes! Eating spinach makes me feel like Popeye. Plus anything by Martha Stewart which definitely influenced my love of flowers today. This was the 1st book I wanted to read again. As a child growing up, I loved perusing through National Geographic magazines and looking at all the amazing nature photography. I am a constant reader and love all kinds of stories but I wonder if these types of books honed my skills at seeing details in situations and projects. But those stories stuck with me, and I still revisit them often. My grandmother had a book all about colors and color palettes. I read the book many, many times. As an adult I love to walk in nature, still hoping to spot a tiny gnome house. As a child, I enjoyed books of mystery like Nancy Drew books. Rudabeckia, nasturtium, zinnias, roses, peonies were always present.. we were also book readers and TV was limited in our house.. One of my favorite books growing up was a book called The Mitten by Jan Brett. I was a big fan of Archie and Veronica comic books, so much so that I wanted to name my daughter Veronica which I still think would have fit her well. I was always drawn to stories such as Anne of Green Gables, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm , and in my later teens, Little House on the Prairie. Also, Burgess Bedtime Stories, Adventures of Jimmy Skunk, Unc. I loved books about crafts or art and gobbled books about whales- creatures I adored. Its not that I loved their stories I dont even remember them now like I do other beloved books =) but the way they showed that decisions have consequences to think carefully and choose wisely and that sometimes even when you do, things still go sideways thats has a pretty significant influence. My favorite childhood stories always had animals and nature in them. As a child, it sounded foreign and beautiful to live in America before it was settled. That was a revelation. Roald Dahl was and is always so good. Her illustrations are colorful and full of movement to go along with her stories. Ham and lamb rhyme., How about these words? 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 have enjoyed the floret books and other booksrecended on this site. I also loved Chip Chip, Chap Chap and Chop Chop , a Little golden book about three Chipmunks who outwit hunters and save their forest friends. I think thats the magic of this book. Ever since my elementary days Ive been drawn to books spinning tales of people living off the land, whether it was spotlighting the lifestyles of indigenous peoples, or the rugged hardships of early pioneers. I highly recommend this book and maybe a packet of Lupine seeds to plant and share with others. The books I read to my children are the titles I currently resonate with and to choose one is a challenge. I have one granddaughter that is very keen on learning about gardens and all things natural. At night, my Dad would pull out an encyclopedia and open it to a random place and I would read to him. Now as a senior adult volunteering in a special garden in our city I am always learning & transfixed by the other volunteers flower arrangements, sold to supplement our gardens desire for the next must have for an arrangement ! I love all of Beatrix Potters books. She played a lot in the garden so I must seek a Ziggy for her.. I still read them today. I read every genre of book growing up. Fairy tales and allegories! [Rhymes] Lyrics and poems Near rhymes Thesaurus Phrases Mentions Phrase rhymes Descriptive words Definitions Similar sound Same consonants Advanced >> Words and phrases that rhyme with alexis: (72 results) 2 syllables: -rrhexis, flexus, . These books inspired me to keep reading. Want to know what rhymes with alexis? When I was young I was obsessed with Nancy Drew. I now have the privilege of working with a friend on her flower farm. Shes great at helping to grow them, asking the right questions, and she sees things I so often miss. They were cute books when I was young but now I appreciate the way they lived and what they said. Ive read voraciously all my life, but as a child, I was captivated by Frances Hodgson Burnetts The Secret Garden. 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. So maybe not having books as a child made me love having them as an adult. (This admission may be dating me !) I guess this is why I like to learn new things and relive the feeling of accomplishment when it all goes right. While facts are great and necessary, helping connect them to the lives of my sixth grade students is a must. It led me into another world and I learned so much more was out there than my little town. My love for bringing flowers together to create beautiful bouquets and delivering kindness and love to my customers has led me to be a florist today. Growing up the book I was most fascinated by was a Nat Geo book about China. I loved any beautiful book about the outdoors, such as The Little House on the Prairie books. Oh how I wish I still had that book I cannot remember the name of it and therefore cannot find it again but I remember reading it while laying in the lawn in the back yard and loving the stories within its pages. All I know is that the book fell apart I read it so many times! 5. Than Alice in Wonderland and onward. Kia kaha. Thank you for sharing them, along with your interview introducing Zoe, her mum and dad. Now, Im lucky if I get 20 minutes of Saturday morning reading before one of my 4 kids comes to harass, I mean snuggle with me. As an only child I loved reading as a way to interact, learn, and live in a different environment. My moms old biology textbooks, it opened my mind to wonder. A bird drawn into a flower. So thats when I decided Im going to start a garden of flowers for the village that helped me when I needed them the most ! As a child, I remember being engulfed in the Laura Ingalls Wilder books imagining the woods and prairie settings along with the cabin interiors. I grew up reading mysteries like hardy boys and encyclopedia brown, then agatha christie and sherlock holmes. This book appears to be magical. Since my grandmother taught me to crochet on her front porch on a hot summer day, I have always kept my hands busy. Theyll clog up your arteries and make you sing. My favorite were Raggedy Ann and Andy books and Peanuts. So much freedom to roam! I loved paging through the World Book encyclopedia tomes. I also loved Summer of the Monkeys and Where the Red Fern Grows. Theres something about stories that show you nature at its best that inspire you to get out and create that place of wonder and excitement with the space you have. But my fondest memories is running to the mailbox every day after school to find the brand new Brecks of Boston flower catalog to arrive! Gardening has given me that, not all choices are safe and sure but giving it a try ,definitely satisfying. But the encyclopedias opened up a whole world of where things grew, far away lands, flowers, insects and bees. What a beautiful book and post! Thankyou also Erin for sharing this interview as we see the beauty of gardens from all different places . From this book, Ive learned never to judge someone or something before you truly know who or what they are. Story, to be seen and to be heard is what we all long for at the end of the day. There were silly little characters that I thought were so fun to find, and I didnt feel so different sitting with my brothers when I had books that I could read on my own. Im not a veterinarian but I still have a great love for all animals. This book is absolutely breathtaking! I also loved the ISPY books growing up! Its always a delight when someone finds one and tells me. I understood my fellow red head Anne completely. We are surrounded by nature and our neighbors farm animals and even through Im learning country life is not easy (my husband grew up in the country with a farmer father) I love seeing the beauty in the simple world around us, how everything works cohesively to thrive and how hard work provides opportunities for things to grow. It was always so exciting to see what came up since I tended to pack it full of EVERYTHING! Some of my favorites were the Hardy Bous and Nancy Drew, all comics, and fairy tale books. What a great escape! I would live out those adventures on a little plot of no mans land that was next door to my home. The adventure, passing past the unknown, hope, and wonder all struck a chord in me. Winners will be announced on March 7. The types of books that interested me mostly pertained to nature and gardening to tell the truth! Black Beauty, Little House on the Prairie and Anne of Green Gables, with a beautiful bookplate inscription, inspired me to be an avid reader. Would delight in having a grown up i spy :). A book that stands out to me from my childhood was Misty of Chincoteague. I loved the Brambly Hedge books as a child, gorgeous illustrations and stories about a community of mice through the seasons in the english countryside. My mom took us to the library every week during summer break. Home at last and now it was the time she had been looking forward to all week: fire-escape-sitting time. Winnie the Pooh was also beloved. This book captured the magic of sewing for me. So many adventures and life lessons as families pulled together to make a life for themselves. Box Car Children was a book that spoke to me of survival. And now my own kiddos love the series too! This intriguing book transported me into the secret world of gardens and nature. I am a big fan of Armand Gamache. As an adult, Im breaking free from the golden child complex and finding what my heart truly desires. Hard to say any one type of book- I had a mom who loved to read and read us all types. I think it just gave me a lifetime love of reading Thankyou for sharing Zos book, it looks beautiful, As a child who grew up to be an English major I loved all books and a trip to the library was a thrill! The Secret Garden transformed each character with the healing only a garden can bring.
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