A Very Small and famous book- I found it for grandchildren's Advent book parcels last year but it isn't really a book for very small children. So I'll keep it for when they older.
Dylan Thomas originally wrote this little work of prose for radio in 1952 and it then went into book form and has been reprinted many times since.
"All the Christmases roll down toward the two-tongued sea, like a cold and headlong moon bundling down the sky that was our street; and they stop at the rim of the ice-edged, fish-freezing waves, and I plunge my hand in the snow and bring out whatever I can find. . ."
Dylan Thomas's lyrical account of his childhood Christmases in a small Welsh town, featuring wolves, bears, hippos and Mrs Prothero's cat, has become deservedly famous. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Edward Ardizzone, this classic edition is beloved by fans of Thomas's work and a perfect Christmas gift for young readers building their own childhood Christmas memories.
And here are the four Christmas crime books that I've read and would like to pass on.
Leave
a comment if you would like one, say which one unless you don't mind (UK only please) and I'll pick out
names tomorrow and put comment moderation on so you can leave an
address. The books are wrapped ready to send so once I get names and addresses they'll soon be in the post before Christmas.
Woke up this morning to find we have a covering of snow. One day the forecasters will get it right! Our boiler has gone on the blink recently and...yes...today's the day we are having it replaced! Thank goodness for the log burner. What a generous offer to have a draw for 4 crime books - please add my name - my first choice would be for the short stories. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Have a good week and let's hope there's no more of the white stuff! Vicki in the East Riding
ReplyDeleteHi- this is a lovely idea.All if the books sound interesting.Please put my name into the hat.Murderon Christmas Eve sounds fun.I hope that your house hunting goes well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue, can you add me please. I'd be happy with any of the books.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing book on your blog. I often research them to see if I'd like to read them. I would love Murder in Advent if I'm a lucky winner. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat's very generous of you and I'm sure I would enjoy any of them, thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteI do love Dylan Thomas' writing. As you say, it is lyrical.
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Thanks Sue, it is very good of you to pass on these books, I would be very happy with any of them. Good luck with your house hunting I'm sure something will turn up soon. Xx
ReplyDeleteThose all look fantastic books! Please put my name in the hat.
ReplyDeleteMurder in Advent intrigues me most, but Murder at the Old Vicarage would be good too (not that being a Clergy Wife means I would personally consider it....)
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind Sue to pass on your books.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a chance of winning one of your books, I have just got a good magnifier for I miss reading so much.
Enjoy your day I have singing this morning and on Saturday we had a Carol concert on Zoom which was fun.
Hazel c uk 🌈🌈🌈
This is very kind of you, Sue. I would love any of these.
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog, it’s lovely hearing about your day to day life, my twin sister has moved down to Suffolk from Lancashire , ( Darsham) , so many of the places you visit I’ve heard of. I would like any of the books, particularly the advent one xx
ReplyDeletePlease put my name in the hat for any of the books. I love a good mystery and any of those will fit the bill. Ta. Any news on your move?
ReplyDeleteThat Dylan Thomas children's book looks brilliant, I didn't even know there was one. Your grandchildren will appreciate that being read to them one day ... preferably in a lovely lilting Welsh accent.
ReplyDeleteI won't go into the draw for a book, although I do love your generosity in sending them off to new homes. Instead I have a couple of Christmas books of my own I need to read through before the big day otherwise they will be waiting until next Christmas ... AGAIN!!
Its a lovely book, that edition is very small, an ideal childrens book. The language is so lovely you have to read it out loud. I've got it sat here with a stack of Christmas books for visiting ( or not , dang covid !!! ) grandchildren.
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Oh, I don't have a google account so can't reply on some blogs. When I saw your post on the Emma Bridgewater Christmas ornaments I couldn't resist them and ordered the HoHoHo and Jolly mugs, too cute for words. I got them on Black Friday so they were 20% off. They will be for my two daughters next Christmas so thank you for mentioning them !!!
The mugs wasn't me! Perhaps you are replying to Sue at A Smaller Life?
DeleteOoops, wrong blog ! Sorry !
DeleteI think she is Sue, but I daren't open my comments to Anonymous posters again, I got FLOODED with spam last time.
DeletePlase put my name in your hat, I would love any book to pass a few hours of this pandemic.Thanks
ReplyDeleteThat's so kind of you to offer these books. I love a good murder mystery. Any title would be appreciated if I'm lucky. xx
ReplyDeleteI would like to be included in the draw, thank you for doing this!
ReplyDeleteLesley in Livingston.
So kind to give us a Xmas lift......would love the Anne Perry one please..... but any one of them would be very welcome. Thank you so much
ReplyDeletei love crime fiction, i would like any of them, thank you x
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered into the draw please! I would like any of the books.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Jacqui T
Sorry, I forgot to add that some years ago Cerys Matthews produced a wonderful reading of a Child's Christmas in Wales, broadcast on Radio 4, accompanied by music and Welsh folk telling tales of Christmasses past. I don't know if you are able to find it again on BBC Sounds but I would recommend it very highly as an essential part of Christmas listening.
ReplyDeleteA very generous offer - I'm afraid I don't like parting with books. I was an avid library-user until lockdown, then I bought a Kobo reader to be able to access Powys libraries on-line. Libraries are still not open in mid-Wales, although you can order and collect. My sister-in-law lives in Stowmarket so I love reading about your doings in Suffolk. I'd be happy to receive any of the books.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me into the draw as well:) I like the idea of the short stories one (Murder on Christmas Eve) but in reality they all sound up my street :) Louise
ReplyDeleteYes please! A new book would be lovely. I'm re-reading Cadfael at the moment.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, can you enter me in the draw - any book I dont mind, they all look really good. Emma
ReplyDeleteI’m a bit late to the party but could you pop me in the draw too? I love a good murder story! Very generous of you Sue, Happy Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute children's book.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I picked up a copy of Murder on Christmas Eve in a charity shop yesterday for 30p! Chuffed, I had only read your blog entry an hour perviously!
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