Continue with all the pairs or less if your class needs a shorter lesson. They used things from a dump to furnish it. "Ham, noodles, lamb. Even as a child, I was drawn to the world of historical and strong women. Small wonder that Ive been a passionate gardener as an adult, who has to have my hands in the dirt among my plants, listening to the warnings of chipmunks and the birds call and response every afternoon, to count it a day well-spent. Yours One was Beauty and the Beast and the other was about a little girl cleaning her very messy room, I cannot remember the name. Budget does require visits to the library and used bookstores, as well as sharing with friends, but I do try and buy new books whenever possible to support our wonderful writers! She was a young girl who solved mysteries and went on different adventures. Theres always a mystery to solve! Such a delight this book is! I went to college and got a real career, but I never lost my enthusiasm for creating beauty. Hands down my favorite books as a childand reread as an adult were the Anne of Green Gables series. So excited to check out Zo on IG and hopefully win her book! I love the fact that the story takes place on a farm and contains important life lessons such as standing up for what you believe in which can make a difference in the world. Books wasnt something encouraged as a child living in a 3rd world. I loved books that personified bugs and animals and even plants. Most of my favorite childhood comfort books celebrated the power of female friendships: Anne of Green Gables, the Betsy Tacy series, Ginnie and Geneva series, Nancy Drew. Loved Little Women- their adventurous spirit and how they followed their passions. I never thought of this before about myself. The Princess Bride was definitely one of my favorites and I cant deny that Ive read Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings multiple times over. Im hoping to grow some of my own! Lost & Found looks gorgeous and it would be a real treat to win and enjoy every page. A farmers work is never done! The languid youth stood out forever in my mind. I was inspired by their gusto, independence and originality, and I think it shaped how I evolved as a young woman. Although my part of the country got off very lightly, the cyclone was very devastating for those in Northland and where Zoe lives on the East Coast. I loved to read as a childI really loved old poetry books I would find in antique shops while my mom would look for antique items that she was on the hunt for. Now that Im an adult I feel myself drawn back towards that kind of lifestyle. My favorite book when I was growing up was Miss Rumphius It was a story about a little girl that grew up wanting to travel the world. I enjoyed the imaginative stories and beautiful art of the series In the Land of Barely There. And I loved the stories of historical figuresAmy Carmichael, Florence Nightingale, Elisabeth Fry, which have encouraged me to seek Gods purpose for my life. The books I read to my children are the titles I currently resonate with and to choose one is a challenge. I enjoyed sharing them both with my daughters when they were young as well. Bobbsey twins, Encyclopedia Brown, The Great Brain changed to Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden then on to Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie (of course! YOU. I would spend hours pouring all my attention into all the minute details and his artistry, allowing my imagination to follow the stories and cast off animal characters. I began with what was at home my mothers set of Nancy Drews and a few Cherry Ames. I always went to the lost and found page first. I still love them. I still love books that contain beautiful photos or illustrations of things found in nature! I used to get so carried away when I was little and many a time my mother would ask, who am I talking to, while i was playing in our garden. It led me into another world and I learned so much more was out there than my little town. To celebrate the release of Zos new book, Lost & Found, were giving away five copies. Now, I cant stand horror, but I love finding thrills in other ways: slowing down to let myself get really excited by a sunset, a flower, skiing fast through the woods on a deep powder day, dancing in the living room with my toddler and letting myself feel his exhilaration and unbridled joy. I have always loved books. Youll be amazed at how much better youll feel. But the Lost and Found books also remind me of Richard Scarys books, where I loved all the little illustrations of everyday things. Lovely lovely book. My favorite book series as a child would have been Anne of Green Gables so many life lessons and learning to observe and appreciate nature. I just returned Sunday night from a month long stay and highly recommend visiting. Ctait pas mal les seules livres que nous avions la maison. It is a frozen Wonderland outside. I look forward to feasting on the unexpected beauty of Zoes vignettes. Ive enjoyed the same all my life! The places I could explore. Looking at the characters as an adult, I can see how much meaning A.A Milne put into each one. I think that shaped me to become the curious person I am today. Also books on horses or dogs. I loved Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs. I loved books as a child, and still do! I loved her sense of adventure and playing in the outdoors. A copy of Lost & Found would be a magical addition to my collection of gardening books. Is from the Bible. Thanks to you both, Zo and Erin, its delightful when your imaginations come true, isnt it? I was the youngest kid in town to get my own library card and the librarian have me a gold locket necklace that I still have. Fantasy books were always my favourites as a child and honestly I still love the genre. And Emily the Spyclassics in childrens repertoire. Her imagination and her boldness were so inspiring to me as a little girl. iPhone; Android; FAQ; Blog; B-Rhymes Find words that almost rhyme. Beautiful pages, as a photographer myself it will be such a double pleasure to read and view my two favorite things. Gather your materials. Ps I love flowers too! Books that foster a creative imagination are so important! He suggested a book called Kane and Abel. Zoe book sounds like fun, an adventure to savior and enjoy. The magic and love of it has stuck with me. I was obsessed with Harriet the Spy as a kid, and spend quite a bit of time in my treehouse spying on my neighbors in their back yards. There is no doubt this love of reading shaped who I am as an adult, as by expanding your knowledge you bring so much more to your experiences and the people you meet. This book looks absolutely beautiful; thank you for the opportunity to win a copy! I also got some of your Dahlia seeds. Rank 1 rhymes. I remember being truly changed by a few: where the red fern grows, modoc, the wizard of oz series.. I grew up by my Mother reading to my 4 siblings and me every night before bedtime. I loved, loved, loved The Little Red Heneven as a little person I wanted to do my part. I loved all books as a child and would reread them over and over. God Bless. I dont think there were any books that directly contributed to that, but its more of an evolution of my love of circles and patterns which I do think may have some root in the physical shape of lens on my cameras, so maybe it is all connected. Thank you for a lovely interview and insane photos! My parents gave me books for every birthday and at Christmas. Ham, noodles, lamb. I hadnt thought of that book in many years (I am now 65) and was awash with emotions! My mom was an art student and had so many art and photography books laying around! I have shared this passion with all my grandchildren. I could hardly wait to read that story because i didnt know the word dark. He became a master gardener and together we spent many fun days in his gardens and later in mine. If they are super engaged even after each one, you can extend the activity by asking them to create rhymes that dont have to be actual words for some of the foods. I loved mystery stories of all kinds: Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and also read the Little House books many times over. Full of kindness and life lifting lessons. It told he story of a small house in the beautiful countryside where she was happy but after many years the city and noise crept up all around her. As a child I loved The Boxcar Children and imagined what it would be like using my creativity to make a life in the cool woods! I grew up a middle child of 9 in a large Irish Catholic family in eastern Washington. Both my parents were botanists and I grew up growing flowers and veggies . I forget to mention that I devoured all my uncles marvel and DC comics too. Its amazing how our perceptions change as we grow! I saw on Instagram that you teamed up with Flora Forms for a Spring Urn Workshop that looked pretty magical! What a stunning book. Then someone gifted me with a huge Hans Christian Andersen and I found my vibe in not only faerie tales but also the illustrators. It was such a simple time. I gained confidence and inspiration from her which was helpful in the future particularly entering a male dominated business environment. The book reflects my love of animalsand specifically dogs. Thank you for this wonderful interview. As a child, Magic Eye & I Spy books were formative to my imagination. I was particularly obsessed with my grandparents 9 at the time) up to date Encyclopedia Britannica and their 40+ years of National Geographic. Whether that be through our event work, local bouquets, workshops, or now our book. I loved Enid Blytons series The Famous Five and The Secret Seven. I even had my grandma help me sew my doll and me matching outfits to look the ingalls wilder sisters. This rhyming game is a free printable, so click on that link below to get your own. As a child I loved reading mysteries and still do today. My favorite childhood stories always had animals and nature in them. By 8 I read everything, it didnt matter. I still love eye-spy pictures! I loved horror as a child. Francie breathed the warm air, watched the dancing leaf shadows, ate the candy and took sips of the cooled water in-between reading the book. A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. I would love to spend time lost among the flowers of Lost & Found. Life was simple and their daily chores appealed to me. And Ms. Potters obviously deep knowledge of animal behavior AND gardening, making her able to conjure such believable interactions. And I developed a passion for books on herbs when I was a young teen, that has developed into cooking with flavor the herbs Im now growing in my garden. Much like the giant, I didnt possess the same characteristics as my peers in an office setting. I plant more and more every year on our small farm in Oregon. When I was old enough to read The Secret Garden I felt that it had been written just for me! I loved arts and crafts books. But as an adult I cant resist buying books and have a rather large collection of many different kinds. As a kid I enjoyed reading the Bailey School Kids series. Remove the non-rhyming word and restate the rhyme. Now, my job involves protecting native vegetation and I get to hike in the mountains a lot! My Mom also had magazines from her era which had beautiful pictures of Flowers to grow where we were located. My favorite series of books to read as a child was the adventure series The Boxcar Children. I read dozens of them! Ive always felt like I was born in the wrong decade, and as a kid in the suburbs, I loved reading books with farm animals, hard work, and everything homemade and homegrown. I realized only through the book, not lived experience, that each member of the March household had a unique individuality and could chart her own course. Used in poems and poetry, songs, lyrics and music. As adult, I have realized that some were roses that had been handed down and cuttings rooted. . And the result was I would rather sit and read than go outside and play. That carried over to my daughter too as I purchased books for her long before toys. The love of the mother for her daughter, Anna, and the excitement of Anna getting something new, both reflected my own experiences as a child. One of my favourite books when I was little was The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. I have so enjoyed perusing these comments. Its is without a doubt the cutest hardcover, with rhyming phrases and hilarious adaptations of what dragons might be like if they existed. As a child I loved The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgsen Burnett. My favorite book growing up was..The Secret Garden. It inspired me to explore the woods waters and meadows of western New York to find flowers to paint my botanical watercolors .The excitement of finding beautiful treasures at every turn.that became the Secret that Im still loving as I grow .paint and photograph flowers and the pollinators. Rhonda is a potter and makes the vessels, and mum is a great cook so she whips up a soulful meal for everyone. But my fondest memories is running to the mailbox every day after school to find the brand new Brecks of Boston flower catalog to arrive! What a beautiful thing to have a flower farm! As an adult, Im breaking free from the golden child complex and finding what my heart truly desires. She read so many books to us that year in this way. Those and anything about horses, art, and flowers! My Ukrainian grandmother used to tell me the stories in the garden full of beautiful food and always flowers. The well worn book is displayed on a shelf in my office and still makes me smile every time I look at it. Black Beauty, Little House on the Prairie and Anne of Green Gables, with a beautiful bookplate inscription, inspired me to be an avid reader. Then to find out when I got older how the Lion represented Christ and entire storyline was a salvation message, that made me like the book even more. basis: paralysis: emphasis: Rank 2 rhymes. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to enjoy another new book! Several years ago our State Fair did a floral design theme of stories and the one I had to do was The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe I read that book and watched the movie so I would be better able to interpret that story in flowers. Wish i could find it again! It was a charming book that has been a metaphor for life that stayed with me forever. They dont seem to be similar, but I can still feel their emotional pull on me, only child in a family of adults. My mom found an original copy of the book a few years ago and gave it to me for Christmas. When I was little I thought Id become too old for picture books and I was sad about that. It was truly finding an old friend again. My favorite book as a little girl was Beatrix Potters book Peter Rabbit. Place all the food in one pile and the rhyming objects in another. You always could find something interesting there or that you were not allowed to read. I found my happy place in the world of books. James and the Giant Peach was my all time favorite. A lasting friendship between two unlikely playmates reminds me that anything is possible and there is a Greater Being in control. This is just amazing. These books were often my way of separating from my time as a teen and just being able to set myself as a outsider looking into the story and watching it unfold. My favorite book as a child was The Secret Garden. In a way, my love for gardening is the Fairy Tale I am writing for myself these days. My fervent reading habit started there. It is beautifully illustrated in soft gentle images. Reading took me anywhere I wanted to go, and now in my garden I imagine those fairies I know they are there loving the flowers as much as I do! Ive loved dogs all my life. Definitely one of my all time favorites. The black and white illustrations touched me as well. These stories inspired our creativity and opened our minds to possibilities, dynamic relationships, the power of love/beauty/ determination/attitudes/perspectives/justice/patience, race and social class, and many other strong characteristics that shaped who we are today. Great interview Erin! She would allow us to put our heads down and listen to her read one chapter before we went to lunch. I love this interview and learning about Zoe and Sue. I loved all sorts of books as a child (and still do!). Ever since my elementary days Ive been drawn to books spinning tales of people living off the land, whether it was spotlighting the lifestyles of indigenous peoples, or the rugged hardships of early pioneers. Its a highlight for me every month! I would say its starting to become easier with more seed suppliers and nurseries catching onto the trends. We would pretend we lived out in the woods just like the boxcar kids did, and those are some of my favorite childhood memories. Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew were my books of choice 10 12 year oldplenty of adventure and hi-jinx to keep me entertained! And so many other good rich stories, so hard to pick! One of my favorite books as a child was Letters From Felix because it was the first book I ever received that was unique in how it was made. I hope to grow some of my own with your wonderful seeds and start something new for my children and grandchildren. No joke, my favorite book was The Secret Garden by Francis Hodges Burnett. I loved reading about peoples lives and learning from them as a child. There were Dr. Seuss books, Little Golden Books, books about poems. Thank you so much, Zo, for taking the time to share about what youve been up to and your beautiful new book with Floret readers. Its P. D. Eastmans Go Dog Go! food that rhymes with alexis. I have loved reading since I was a child and still adore books. and The Summer Birds by Penelope Farmer (children learn to fly). What wonderful characters to introduce young minds to reading. I loved everything by Roald Dahl and read them voraciously! El libro Platero y yo escrito por Juan Ramn Jimnez. Thank you Floret for your guidance. . Flowers have a magical way of changing our focus to try and see the positive things in life. Love this interview! Ive been passionate about books, especially those with beautiful illustrations, ever since I can remember. The first book that I remember and treasure is The Golden Book of Fairy Tales. Being near a crowded street but creating a place that feels secluded & lush is dreamy. Hi, greetings from Germany! I love his world building as an escape from the stress of daily life. This looks like a beautiful and delightfully fun book! Of my own! What a great idea for a book. My passions are not mainstream, but I will not hesitate to geek out in monologue when asked. If it had talking animals that only the protagonist could hear, the more it intrigued me! It made the life ahead seem so crazy, chaotic & fun! food that rhymes with alexis Thanks. One favorite (that I actually read with my mom) was The Secret Garden, which also inspire a life long love of gardening. I have always felt like I was born in the wrong century.Was it because of those books or did the books just feel like home? While it wasnt fiction it did inspire lots of creative imaginings that have been a part of my entire life. When my children were young we loved reading love you forever it still brings tears to my eyes. Dont miss it! 2. As a child one of my favourites to read were the Chronicles of Narnia, being immersed in magical worlds has always been the best part of reading! She met a lot of different people along the way. What made them special was the names/ references in the stories were mine, our home address, city etc. The Mother Daughter bond from these two growers and artists is inspiring. I hope that Zoes flower farm is OK after the storm and the community will recover quickly. This led me to study all things international, love to serve with others and immerse myself in raising kids, animals and vegetation of all sorts. Boxcar Children, Nancy Drew, & the Babysitters Club. It is interesting how perspective changes as an adult. When I was 6 yrs old I was gifted a copy of an illustrated book titled Gnomes. The first book that comes to mind is To Kill A Mockingbird. The title in itself is a beautiful reminder that hurting the innocent is the worst crime of all. To see the different animals of all colors, shapes & sizes working together. I read so much as a child; some of my favorites were the series: Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, and The Bobbsey Twins. It spoke to simpler times and a connection to the outdoors as a way of healing. These stories taught me to look past the mundane and realize the magical in life. I loved the Little House on the Prairie books as a child and they still inspire my pioneering spirit that lead to a love of gardening. I loved joke books and also poems. Type a word and press enter to find rhymes. I loved Little House on the Prairie. Box Car Children was a book that spoke to me of survival. I grew up reading The Girl of the Limberlost, The Secret Garden, Anne of Green Gables, The Little Princess, Little House on the Prairie and The Chronicles of Narnia, among many others. This book looks beautiful and I would love to own it. So maybe not having books as a child made me love having them as an adult. My favorites kind of books as a kid were the ones that you were the hero and that youd decide the outcome of the story. I have already purchased Zoes book as I imagine reading it with several of my grand babies who love flowers and gardening. I love this book so much! I was transfixed and horrified by various scenes in the book. Im very into science as an adult! I still remember them. I know it sounds crazy but we did not have a lot of money so the flowers were inspiration. I had a reading disability so as a kid, I loved seek and find books because I didnt have to read any words.

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