Miyerkules, Nobyembre 2, 2011

Books, toys and gifts

I can't believe one and a half week passed and I wasn't able to post anything. I just didn't have inspiration and urge to blog. 

Anyway, here I am again and for starters, I want you guys to meet:

 
The cat in the hat
The Cat in the hat is the most famous book character made by Dr. Seuss. I bought the adorable plushie two months ago, for only 150Php (roughly $3).

Yesterday, the boyfriend and I went out to buy Zagu. Being the Librarians that we are, we got sidetracked and went to second hand bookstores before actually getting the drinks. I saw a Horton plush toy and I really wanna buy it but we didn't have enough moolah with us. I'm crossing my fingers that Horton will still be there when I come back.

Aside from Horton, I have also seen a lot of children's books in excellent condition and very affordable prices. I thought, if we have kids at home -- cousins, nephews or nieces -- whom I can share my love for reading with, then I'll have a valid reason to buy more children's books and plushies! :)

Parents, soon-to-be parents, godparents and hoping-to-be-parents-someday (or whoever you are), I beg you. Please do not deprive children of good books. It is such a pity that our country won't can't provide for public libraries, but that should NOT be a hindrance to children experiencing good books. It doesn't matter if they get it old or brand new. 

Christmas is just around the corner and if you're thinking of what to give children this year, please give them books. Foreign ones might be a little expensive, so check out the locally published ones! But if you happen to have extra money to spend, get a plush toy to accompany the book. Not only is it a good reading buddy, it will also be a good prop for storytelling sessions!

The Cat in the Hat and Are you my mother? are my favorite books that were gifted to me as a kid. What are yours?
Ipinaskil ni sa
Mga etiketa: , , , ,

16 (na) komento:

  1. Sumi GoNobyembre 2, 2011 nang 9:21 AM

    Thanks for blogging about this. Somehow your entry gave me an idea to buy books and plushies for my godchild. :) I was contemplating pa kasi what to give him for Christmas.

    Anyway I didn't have many books as a child, but I remember reading Grimm's Fairy Tales every night during grade school. :)

    TumugonBurahin
  2. BeeNobyembre 2, 2011 nang 10:59 PM

    Hi Sumi! Glad to share. :)

    I love Grimm's Fairy tales too! :D

    TumugonBurahin
  3. michiNobyembre 3, 2011 nang 1:43 AM

    i used to read these books whenever i visit my cousin, he has collection of dr. seuss. i plan to collect also for my son. =)

    TumugonBurahin
  4. Ayu DamayanthiNobyembre 5, 2011 nang 7:42 AM

    Hey thanks for visiting mine, I've follow you, but unfortunately I cant saw yours in my site, mind to re-follow?

    Love from Bali
    @ayudamayanthi
    http://ayudamayanthi.blogspot.com/

    TumugonBurahin
  5. BeeNobyembre 6, 2011 nang 1:36 AM

    @michi: Dr. Seuss books are good for beginning readers! :)

    @mitch: you're right. there are a lot of things in children's books that we adults have to learn too.

    @ayudamayanthi: I followed you already! I would love to visit Bali someday! :)

    TumugonBurahin
  6. kayNobyembre 15, 2011 nang 3:18 PM

    Hey Bee!

    dropping by to say hi ... couldn't see the FOLLOW button though ... sayang ... if you have time, drop by my world as well and follow me :)

    lifeiskulayful.blogspot.com

    I'm a book addict as well but rarely do reviews

    TumugonBurahin
  7. BeeNobyembre 15, 2011 nang 3:31 PM

    Hi Kay! My GFC button is on my right sidebar, below "about me"

    I followed your blog too! I love the things to do on the sidebar. :)

    TumugonBurahin
  8. madmaderNobyembre 21, 2011 nang 3:31 PM

    Hi Bee... I love Dr. Seuss books, and a lot other children's books... and my kids love them too. I guess because growing up, my Dad would buy us books as gifts on our birthdays, graduation, Christmas, or even no occasion at all... I think books are the best gifts I got as a kid :)

    TumugonBurahin
  9. BeeNobyembre 21, 2011 nang 6:42 PM

    Please do let your kids read locally published children's books too! :)

    Definitely, books are the best gifts one can give. It is good that you were able to pass the love for reading to your children. :)

    TumugonBurahin
  10. The Average JaneNobyembre 22, 2011 nang 11:32 PM

    150 only? Where? =)

    TumugonBurahin
  11. BeeNobyembre 23, 2011 nang 6:04 AM

    Hi! I bought this at a second hand bookstore in Edsa Central. I forgot the name of the store...

    TumugonBurahin
  12. jlapisNobyembre 28, 2011 nang 8:13 AM

    love Dr. Seuss! He's so smart :)


    jlapis.wordpress.com

    TumugonBurahin
  13. CesDisyembre 5, 2011 nang 5:08 AM

    I love Dr. Seuss and The Cat in the Hat! I remember when I was in grade school, I would go to the library and read Dr. Seuss books while waiting for my service. :)

    Since last year, I've been giving story books and coloring books to my nieces and nephews. I also believe that books are better than toys because as a kid, I preferred getting books for presents than toys.

    My favorite books when I was a kid were my giant fairy tale book, Sweet Valley Kids, Little Golden Books, and Archie comic digests (if they count as books) hehe.

    Btw, followed your blog too. :)

    TumugonBurahin
  14. BeeDisyembre 6, 2011 nang 11:19 PM

    I had giant fairy tale books before too! And yes, I loved Archie comic digests, my favorite is the spoiled brat, Veronica Lodge! :)

    TumugonBurahin
  15. crumpylicious blogDisyembre 7, 2011 nang 11:40 AM

    Hey! Glad I stumbled into your blog. I love your blog's concept...being slowed down by quaterlife crisis myself. =/ I have the entire collection of Dr. Seuss books every since I was a child. So love the humor, irony and the rhymes. My favorite books is wacky wednesday but I love cat in the hat too. =)

    TumugonBurahin
  16. BeeDisyembre 7, 2011 nang 4:27 PM

    Hi there, thanks. Quarterlife crisis, I think, is experienced by everybody. There are just people who would not let it stop them chasing their dreams. Like you and me, right? :)

    I haven't read Wacky Wednesday yet. I'll go and find a copy. :)

    TumugonBurahin

Mag-subscribe sa: I-post ang Mga Komento (Atom)