When we stayed a week in Newport Beach this summer, our friends Tad and Alex Killpack came to keep us company with their two little boys, Angus and Charlie. We all had a great time.
About to get in the car for the long journey home, Angus wouldn't smile in this picture because he was so sad about leaving.
Alex grew up in South Africa and has lived in Utah since she came out for college. When I started talking to Alex about my children's books blog post I was working on, she lit up and began passionately sharing her favorite books from her childhood. I wasn't familiar with any of them, I think South Africa must read lots of English literature.
I don't know why, but I didn't get a good picture of Alex. She's gorgeous, always has a great smile and yet she was even higher than usual during our week at the beach. Growing up in Cape Town, Alex was elated to see the ocean again. Here is a snapshot of her playing in the water with Charlie.
And here is Alex's list of favorites:
The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit
5 Children and It by Edith Nesbit
Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge
Linnets and Valerians by Elizabeth Goudge
Party Frock by Noel Streatfeild
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace
The First Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton
The Famous Five by Enid Blyton
The Secret Seven by Enid Blyton
Milly- Molly- Mandy Stories by Joyce Lankester Brisley
I scribbled notes as Alex rattled off her titles and authors. I think she also mentioned
The Moonshiner by Lucy Walker
Alex grew up in South Africa and has lived in Utah since she came out for college. When I started talking to Alex about my children's books blog post I was working on, she lit up and began passionately sharing her favorite books from her childhood. I wasn't familiar with any of them, I think South Africa must read lots of English literature.
I don't know why, but I didn't get a good picture of Alex. She's gorgeous, always has a great smile and yet she was even higher than usual during our week at the beach. Growing up in Cape Town, Alex was elated to see the ocean again. Here is a snapshot of her playing in the water with Charlie.
And here is Alex's list of favorites:
The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit
5 Children and It by Edith Nesbit
Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge
Linnets and Valerians by Elizabeth Goudge
Party Frock by Noel Streatfeild
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace
The First Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton
The Famous Five by Enid Blyton
The Secret Seven by Enid Blyton
Milly- Molly- Mandy Stories by Joyce Lankester Brisley
I scribbled notes as Alex rattled off her titles and authors. I think she also mentioned
The Moonshiner by Lucy Walker
I can tell just by the covers that these are going to be great stories to explore. There's adventure, coming of age, romance, and all stories are better when they are set in another period of history. There's something so cozy and satisfying about nestling into a book from a simpler time. Maybe this list could help you with your Christmas shopping, if you have any girls on your list.
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