Monday, April 16, 2012

A Bedtime Story

an anytime story actually...

I know it's a big ask, but I hope you'll take the time to read this gorgeous childrens story written by Robert Bright in 1962.


I have scanned all twenty eight pages (phew!) in the hope you will. I promise you, all that scrolling action will be rewarded...there's a message for us all, in this simple little book and I really wanted to share it with you. 

I'll let Mr Bright (and Willy) do the talking:
(oh! and remember you can click on the pics if you want to make them bigger - it's worth it to see the detail in the illustrations)





























Fin.

x

p.s. it's this little label on the back of the book that really made me go awwwww

The Small Schools. Oh.

And how sweet is that kangaroo...

I assume small schools are too small to have a library of their own...

(I'll have to do some research on this, keep you posted)



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23 comments:

  1. lucy joyApril 16, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    ...and that is why I love children's books. When they're well written and beautifully illustrated, they're unbeatable (I think).
    Such a huge concept made simple, that image of Willy in the restaurant sums up loneliness perfectly.
    Thanks for taking the time to scan this, I really appreciate a good book for small people!

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  2. DearHelenHartmanApril 16, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    The small schools. That is so cute and what a darling book.

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  3. Vintage SweetheartApril 16, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    That is so sweet! My brothers partner actually went to that school and only in the last few years has it grown. xxx

    See you tomorrow!

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  4. UnknownApril 17, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    aahh Wow what a gorgeous story so many people could relate to this book me included. Thank you so much for my lovely book it arrived today i have been really tearful today and have made some tough choices my health is bad again at the moment but your present was so lovely and such a lovely suprise to recieve so thank you so very much. dee xx

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  5. KatieApril 17, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Thank you so much for the chance to read all about Willy. I just loved it, simple as that. love Katie xxx

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  6. Vintage CoconutApril 17, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Very cute story!
    Thanks for sharing Willy with us Kylie.

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  7. ZaraApril 17, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    A lovely book. I love the simple storys behind many kids books.x

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  8. sharonssunlitmemoriesApril 17, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    This is just gorgeous Kylie - both the story and illustrations are lovely. The detail in some of the pictures is just amazing - and done so effectively with such a simple colour palette.

    Thanks again also for spoiling me with the lovely birthday pressie. You are a real honey! xx

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  9. Green Tea and CupcakesApril 17, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    What a beautiful book thanks for scanning all of it for us it was greatly appreciated. i think we all feel like Willie sometimes.

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  10. Jane SApril 17, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Thanks for sharing, this is beautiful and I will be reading it to my kids later. Old books, especially kids books are so special :)

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  11. goin-2-new-homeApril 17, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Hello, I've just found blogs! I'm already addicted & love your blog (it's going to give me many hours of enjoyable interesting reading).
    Love this little book & yes, that back cover intrigues me too. Thank you for sharing it, Cheers....Lynley

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  12. Angy is my name.April 17, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I loved it!

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  13. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    That is such a gorgeous story, I am going to share it with our children :)
    x

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  14. PippaApril 17, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Bless...very poignant!
    Special delivery coming your way!

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  15. A Treasured PastApril 17, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Such a cute book, and lovely story,a great message for the little ones.

    p.s. but I was waiting for the punch line :)

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  16. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Awwh love this little story and the label on the back :),thanks for sharing it. xxx

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  17. CurtiseApril 17, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    What a delightful book, the illustrations are just lovely. You must have a collection of vintage children's books to rival your tea towel and tablecloth mountain, Kylie! xxx

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  18. BronApril 18, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Read at breakfast not bed but just as impacting and very sweet...thanks for sharing it. xx

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  19. WendyApril 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    And the message is as relevant today as it was back then.

    You're one determined lady Kylie, to have scanned all of those pages. Thanks - it was worth it.

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  20. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]April 19, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Oh that's really too cute. Thanks for sharing it.
    xx

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  21. Hello VintageApril 21, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I red the story to Master M, he laughed at Willy putting on shoes. Cute story, thanks for scanning it!

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  22. Hello VintageApril 21, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    I mean *read. Lol.

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  23. zigsmaApril 29, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    The top hats!!

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