Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Mother Goose with Eloise Wilkin


I love the Little Golden Books that were illustrated by Eloise Wilkin. I think my mom did and that is why I have so many!! I have this big one that is just so pretty!
I guess she can be my artist of the week. I hope you enjoy the peek into this lovely version of a classic.


London Bridge

Jack and Jill, Baa Baa Black Sheep

Little Jack Horner, Mistress Mary

Mary Had a Little Lamb, Little Boy Blue

What are Little Boys Made of?


Little Bo Peep


I'm on a book kick lately and have been finding a lot of comfort in my old friends. I hope you enjoyed this one.
Hugs, Lisa

25 comments:

  1. Oh Lisa! This post brought tears to my eyes. I had all these and remember the pictures so well. My mom read these to my sister and I . Eloise Wilkin has such a sweet style.

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  2. Hi Lisa,

    Brings back memories with the Golden books and reading to my children.
    Eloise Wilkin's illustrations were so sweet and gentle.

    I love the old books too, something so wonderful about them.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  3. old books are soooo much better, they have seen alot of love

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  4. Oh yes! I love their little round faces! The little boy in coon skin cap is perfect! ☺

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  5. Oh my gosh! I have some books with pictures like that and I never looked to see who the illustrator is. I'll have to dig those out. SOOOO precious!!! And some great memories, too. You have a good day ~ ♥

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  6. What a lovely book! The graphics are simple wonderful! Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  7. Oh, these books are so sweet! I've been buying the Golden Books that I remember from my childhood lately. I don't know what it is, but I've been very sentimental recently. Or just mental, as my daughter would say!

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  8. Ohhh how precious!! What a beautiful book. I just adore children's books! I still read them all the time. These illistrations are just too precious!
    Hugs,
    Amy

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  9. Oh.My.Gosh. Was this ever a "blast from the past!" Believe it or not, Golden Books with illustrations by Eloise Wilkin were around when I was a little girl. Her artwork has so much charm.

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  10. Hi Lisa,
    I remember these books as a little girl, I always loved the children's faces they, to me, looked so real looking.
    Thanks for stopping by!
    Rondell

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  11. Books are adorable! Glad you are a organizer too. Sometimes I get so taken over in the organize I don't do anything else! That doesn't make me happy but, neither does a disaster area. Oh well. Glad to know we aren't perfect right?

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  12. Beautiful post, Lisa! I just love those little cherub faces!

    Blessings,
    Teresa

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  13. That brought memories back for me too. I loved Little Golden books and specifically that illustrator. :)

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Roeshel
    Ps. You should be getting a package any day now! :)

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  14. oh my, those are just wonderful! The pictures are so lovely. I'm going to be on the lookout for those books now.
    Thanks Lisa.
    Cathy

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  15. Hi Lisa! I love these books too. I've noticed alot of the vintage reproduced embroidery ideas are from the little ones in these books. I love the pictures and the stories. great post by the way!\
    Have a blessed day.
    Debbie

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  16. It is pretty Lisa! Such vivid colors and detail.

    I hope you try the yummy pancake soon. Than ks for the sweet visit.

    ~Blessings, ~Melissa :)

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  17. I love these books! What a wonderful collection you have there. I am such a sucker for great illustrations in children's books and these are real treasures. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Robin

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  18. what a lovely post...your blog is so pretty.
    xojanis

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  19. The illustrations are adorable! Those books are classics.

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  20. Lisa, those are so cute!!! I forgot how darling the pictures are in those books, it sure takes me back!!!
    How wonderful to see them again!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  21. Thanks for your sweet comment, Lisa.
    The vintage graphics are so darling!
    Thanks for sharing!!!

    ENJOY LIFE`S SIMPLE TREASURES,
    DEBBIE MOSS

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  22. Oh Lisa, what a BEAUTIFUL book! The illustrations are the sweetest! You know?.. I used to have the one that was about starting Kindergarten, that must be still at my mother's. Do you know the one I'm referring to? Is THAT one illustrated by Eloise Wilkin as well? I think it IS! I have always LOVED her work!.. Anyways.. I wanted to let you know there is a little something for you over in my post today, if you can stop by! ~tina

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  23. did she also illustrate "we like kindergarten"? her style looks very familiar. i love golden books. some of my fave classics: the little red hen, the color kittens, the lion's paw. they are all adorable. thanks for sharing!

    xo

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  24. Hey girl.
    Just came by to say hi.
    so enjoy all your visits!!

    Have a great weekend

    blesgins, smiles, and hgus,

    Barbara Jean

    PS Didn't you just crack up over Sammy Girl's post with the flamingos? too funny.

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