Remember her love for carousels? It has carried on for months, as she asks for the story of the carousel rides over and over, and often retells the story herself in her journal (more on that later).
So I finally used one of my favorite blank books to put together a simple book about her three first carousel rides. (No affiliation, just a fan.)
Handwritten and quickly assembled, it's not particularly beautiful. But it's definitely one of the most-requested books around here lately.
It's not the only handmade book she received this Christmas. We got a package of gifts from our dear friends in Boston, and one of them was an amazing little book from the 9-year-old in the family:
It's personalized in such a thoughtful way. From the bird characters, reflecting their shared passion, to the little white bonnet worn by the Lucy bird, to the names of the characters (Lucy's cats, her cousins...),
to the hammock Lucy bird sleeps in,
and the stuffed seagull toy--every detail is special to Lucy.
We were in awe of Sarah's creation, and took it to our extended family Christmas celebration to share with everyone.
(Gotta love the back cover! Sarah's written many books, and has her own imprint.)
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2 comments:
Fabulous books! I love this idea and I'm looking forward to when the boys are older and can become authors in their own right. They are both utterly fab : )
awesome awesome awesome
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