Friday, April 13, 2012

the BEARS' Picnic


the BEARS' Picnic
A (yes another) Rand McNally Junior Elf Book
by Peggy Burrows


A gift from a dear friend...Laurie..aka...Magpie Ethel.


At first glance it appears to be the three little bears.


Father Bear whistles on his way to the office.


Family picnic with happy sunshines.


Puddle wading.


Cake...naps...and knitting!


Quilts and night caps make home the best. 
Thank you Laurie for the most adorable illustrations.
Meet me over at Corey's for another week of Lil' Vintage Story Book.


24 comments:

  1. laurie -magpie ethelApril 13, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    That bear is having a picnic at the perfect house to end up at...you are more than welcome.

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  2. Musings from Kim K.April 13, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Cake, naps, knitting, and adorable bears! It doesn't get any better. What a sweet book from Laurie. It found the perfect house.

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  3. Free Pretty Things For YouApril 13, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Rand McNally Junior Elf Book give me butterflies. :D

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  4. DianeApril 13, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    My sister had this book! I remember it well. Thanks for posting!

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  5. vintage greyApril 13, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Such a sweet book!! Love the illustrations, they are so precious and colorful!! I have to say Rand McNally makes some adorable books!! I picked up another one about a bear, I'll have to post it next Friday!! ;) xo Heather

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  6. MeckyApril 13, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I remember this book!! It's fun to look at it again!

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  7. NanApril 13, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    This book just could not be cuter!

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  8. Little Susie Home MakerApril 14, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    What a beautiful book! Thanks for sharing it! Great illustrations.
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  9. Josie-MaryApril 14, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Lovely pictures :)

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  10. Corey April 14, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    LOVE it! My fave illustration is the baby bear wading in the water- so cute!!

    And LOVE everything about your last couple of posts- too much cuteness to even list it all....!!!!!

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  11. Mimos da Claralú!April 14, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    I loved the drawings, sends me to infancy ...
    Have a blessed weekend.
    hugs
    Luciana

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  12. Perfectly PrintedApril 14, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    This is such a fun book!! The illustrations are wonderful!

    chris

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  13. KathyApril 14, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Oh, that sweet Laurie picked the perfect thing for you! Love the vibrant colors in the illustrations.

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  14. AnonymousApril 14, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    I just love that book!

    Cindu

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  15. Sewn With GraceApril 14, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I love the illustration with the knitting. So cute!

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  16. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~April 14, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Such a cute book! I think i've seen this one in person at my grandmother's house :) Have a lovely weekend! xo Holly

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  17. BucksCountyFolkArtApril 14, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I'm a huge fan of old story books, especially Rand McNally. The pictures are always so innocent and cute. Thanks for sharing!

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  18. Fun Girls VintageApril 14, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Oh so cute, what great illustration. Thank you for sharing!
    The Fun Girls

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  19. Hearts TurnedApril 15, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Another sweet book memory shared, Renee...thank-you!

    Wishing you the loveliest of Sundays, dear friend...

    Julie

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  20. donnaApril 15, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Love your book. The bear all snuggled up in his quilt is my favorite.
    Hugs
    donna

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  21. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Hot chocolate and cinnamon toast...all's right with the world! Such cute illustrations, too...I wonder if I have this one in my collection. :)

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  22. Maison MinetteApril 16, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    I just adore old childrenbooks. The illustrations are so sweet and cute and make my heart melt. Thank you for posting these finds. I'm dutch so I would never have seen these cute bears if it wasn't for you! Hugs, Gerdy

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  23. CraveCuteApril 17, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I have been following you for a while on Pinterest. Delighted to find your beautiful blog! Want to hug those little bears! ~~ Diane

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  24. GardenOfDaisiesApril 17, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Such a cute little bear family. Each week I think "I should be sharing some illustrations too"... and then it doesn't happen. Sigh. Maybe one of these days my life will get a little less busy.

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