Ladybird Books

I have amassed a collection of Ladybird books over the years and recently came across them whilst clearing out my studio. They are unashamedly nostalgic and I find the pictures immediately recall my childhood as I was a voracious reader and would steam through these with ease!

 

They are now once more in vogue thanks to the surge in interest in all things vintage and nostalgic. I came across this:

 

There is also a blog about vintage Ladybird books (www.vintageladybirdbooks.blogspot.com) and it explains how to tell the age of your book by the price. They are easily found at carboot sales and I particularly love the ones about nature and wildlife as they are so innocent and from an age which seems so long ago.

Comments

[Helen]

I have a box of Ladybird books somewhere in the loft - think I might start collecting more to add to them

[Jayne]

I love them too - the illustrations are so nostalgic.

Jayne

[Philip Voice]

Wow...this brings back some memories :)

Thanks for your comment on the Photography post Emma

[periwinkle]

I love Ladybird books , I clicked on your link but got an error - can you remember the name of the site please?

[Sue]

These photos brought back memories of when I taught primary children and we had a whole library of these books in my classroom

[Rab]

Try www.theweeweb.co.uk for all things relating to vintage Ladybird books