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Donna Marie
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Posted: Nov 06 2005 at 9:08pm | IP Logged Quote Donna Marie

I have a question...

I am trying to slowly build a good library for my children filled with great books. Are there any older collectable books that anyone would consider a "must have"? We love reading the old visions and landmark books and the Bethlehem book reprints. Please share your favorites!!

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Posted: Nov 08 2005 at 9:55am | IP Logged Quote jdostalik

Hi Donna Marie,

I have a feeling you probably know about these titles already but I'll throw them out...these are titles that are very treasured in our home library

The Anne of Green Gables series and The Emily Books by LM Montgomery
The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis
The Princess and the Goblin, The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald
The Blue Fairy, Red Fairy (all the colors) Books, edited by Andrew Lang
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell


There are tons of others, of course, but I thought I'd try to get this thread going...I look forward to others responses!



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Posted: Nov 08 2005 at 2:08pm | IP Logged Quote kingvozzo

My ds has been enjoying the horse books by Margeurite Henry--we've got ours from the library, but I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for them at book sales.
Misty of Chincoteague
Sea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague
Stormy, Misty's Foal
Misty's Twilight
As well as several others

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Posted: Nov 08 2005 at 3:12pm | IP Logged Quote Sarah

The Little House of the Prarie Series
The D'aulaire books
Peter & Connie Roop books-2/3 grade
William O. Steele books
Ronald Syme books-history
"He went with. . ." Series by Kent
Charlotte's Web
Swiss Family Robinson
Robin Hood
Childhood of Famous Americans Series

I'll keep thinking.

One good book that lists books to get is "Books Children Love" by Elizabeth Laraway Wilson.

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Posted: Nov 10 2005 at 4:16pm | IP Logged Quote jdostalik

Irene,
I tried to PM you re: LM Montgomery yesterday and today but your box must be full...Feel free to PM me again when your box is ready for messages.
Thanks!

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