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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 4:30:22 PM
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You know what book I'm reminiscing about Linnea in Monet's Garden. The Linnea books. That was my first real encounter with seeds, plants, nature etc. There was a book in the set that had you plant things according to season. I LOVE HER and the books. Great for kids. You can get them CHEAP and used on amazon. Great for if you have a girl to buy for.
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggygirl.blogspot.com/
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 5:26:33 PM
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i adore these books .. have a couple of the dollies (and the outfits) .. several years ago .. she was my 'travelling' dolly in our doll club. we all swapped dolls for a month .. for a total of six homes visited in six months. everyone added a little something to each of the dolls who visited .. they took a 'journal' with them and the 'hostessing' families wrote stories of their adventures. i will save mine for little sofia someday.
True Friends * Frannie
HEAR MY STORIES
come, visit my:
"GATHERING ROOM" ..
http://freedomvalleyfarm.blogspot.com
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
AFRICA .. through my eyes and heart
http://africathroughmyeyesandheart.blogspot.com
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
343 Posts
Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 10:10:58 PM
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My daughter's name is Linnea! It's a very Swedish name. When she was a baby, we found out about the Linnea books and got the video of "Linnea in Monet's Garden". When they translated it into English, the called her "LYNN-ee-ah" instead of "Lah-NAY-ah". So much for that! The books are great, though. And did you know that the name stands for twin flowers? Pretty, delicate little flowers.
Karin (I have another Scandinavian name!) |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 05:12:35 AM
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I did look up the name and found out its meaning, I was like it's so different and pretty. I think travelling dolls would be fun!! Wonder if we could do that here?
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggygirl.blogspot.com/
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2007 : 06:48:21 AM
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My daughter has that book. It was one of her favorites when she was a little girl. Linnea (the doll) still sits on the book shelf with her little straw hat, watching over things and hoping that she will be taken down and played with again.
It is such a sweet story. If you haven't read it, do. You don't even need a daughter to read it to. It's a great girl book. Aren't you a girl? 
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
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emma.birdwhistle
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Elizabeth Ann
Ontario
Canada
187 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 06:59:45 AM
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Thank you for reminding me about the Linnea books! I read them when I was younger, and now I want to look through them again. After reading Linnea in Monet's Garden, years ago, my mother and sister and I planned a tea for Valentine's Day using recipes from a Monet cookbook. Of course, our Linnea dolls attended. It was great fun. 
- Elizabeth
We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.
E. B. White
http://resolutelyoutmoded.etsy.com
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2007 : 07:50:21 AM
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cool:) that sounds so cute Elizabeth! It made me wild for Monet's work. I even did a paining like his poppy field one. I have to dig mine out but I'm in love with them AGAIN. I forgot about them.
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggygirl.blogspot.com/
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