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:

laurie -magpie ethel said...

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

Musings from Kim K. said...

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

Free Pretty Things For You said...

Rand McNally Junior Elf Book give me butterflies. :D

Diane said...

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

vintage grey said...

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

Mecky said...

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

Nan said...

This book just could not be cuter!

Little Susie Home Maker said...

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

Josie-Mary said...

Lovely pictures :)

Corey said...

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....!!!!!

Mimos da ClaralĂș! said...

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

Perfectly Printed said...

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

chris

Kathy said...

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

Unknown said...

I just love that book!

Cindu

Sewn With Grace said...

I love the illustration with the knitting. So cute!

~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ said...

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

BucksCountyFolkArt said...

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

Fun Girls Vintage said...

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

Hearts Turned said...

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

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

Julie

donna said...

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

Anonymous said...

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. :)

Maison Minette said...

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

CraveCute said...

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

GardenOfDaisies said...

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.