I spotted this little fellow as soon as I stepped through the door of the charity book shop and I couldn't spot thinking about it after I left (without purchasing the book that is).
This little book is just a few inches high, perfect for someone's pocket and the stripy cover just gripped me as soon as my beady little eyes saw it popping out among all the other old brown coloured books. I had to have it and as it's my birthday next week I couldn't think of a better reason, especially as it's already wrapped up like a little gift!
Ant and Bee is apparently a series of books by Angela Banner who started writing and illustrating them from the very late 50's and then was reproduced during the 90's, but I saw some of the 90's covers via google and they look pretty pants by comparison to my little gem! I really couldn't find much information about Angela Banner and I especially couldn't find information about her earlier books either so I tootled along to the shop today to buy it's ownership. I'm in love :)
Just look at them in their matchbox bed? And isn't Bee's moustache just great?
How cute! Bet you're glad you went back and bought it.
ReplyDeleteI really recognise those characters. I'm almost 100% sure I had an ant and bee book when I was little.
Why on earth would anyone want to give that away???? Good job they did though or it wouldn't have found such a lovely new home :)
ReplyDeleteit's darling and strangely familiar to me too.
ReplyDeletesoooooooo cute! wow. that is so inspirational. great find.
ReplyDeleteawww .... I remember them ... the picture of them sleeping in matchboxes is really rings-a-bell! Great treat for yourself!
ReplyDeleteOh my!!! This is such a beautiful book! I am so very jealous right now...I think it will be e-bay time for me in a few seconds to see whether I can add it to my picture book collection.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Happy New Year! Very glad to have you back in the world of blogging :-)
these are my favourite children's books. I had them as a child and my brother loved me to read them to him and after finding a few at a local fete I now read them with my niece. We love the first one where Ant & Bee meet, and the story of a trip to a place to lost things are kept in boxes (fabulous graphics). I'l have to post some pics up for you.
ReplyDeleteThat's adorable! Hope you had a fab birthday (or have a fab birthday... I have no idea what the date is today!!)
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