This is my all time favorite book, because it holds a dear memory for me.♥
I remember being sick when I was about 8 years old. My mom and dad were going shopping for our toiletries at Longs Drug store. This was something they did every 2 weeks and I always went with them. This time, because of the flu I had to stay home.
My mom asked me,” Quieres que te compre algo?” I answered, “Si, mommy, quiero un libro, por favor.” She looked at me with annoyance, saying that she had no idea what book I wanted. You see, my parents could not speak English, much less read in English, so, I simply told her to buy one with a pretty cover.
I was so anxious for them to get home so I could see the book my mom had chosen for me.
Well, I was the happiest, most delighted, and felt extremely privileged to own my very first store bought book chosen by my mother. My love of books survives to this very day. And I still like books with pretty covers.♥♥♥
Mi casita, mi ranchito 
Sandra
I love this story. And that you still cherish this book!
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laflor5233
Thanks Sandra, it’s a very special memory.
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disappearingwoman
I got so excited when I saw this post. I read The Bobbsey Twins books when I was young, too! I still enjoy reading children’s lit. It’s so comforting. A few years ago, my husband got me a big set of The Boxcar Children books, They were the first “chapter” books that I read as a first grader. When I have grandchildren, they’ll be set for story time with me, I have a huge collection of children’s books.
What nice story this is! 🙂
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laflor5233
Thank you. I also enjoy children’s books and loved the Boxcar Children myself. Good reads!
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litadoolan
Beautiful book, the cover looks so happy and full of life. Books mark so many important times in our life I find. Thanks for sharing.
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laflor5233
I love this book, it has so much meaning to me. Thanks for stopping by.
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