Birdie Book
This blue birdie book was 50 cents at the thrift shop around the corner. "Everyday Birds" was written and illustrated by Gertrude E. Allen in 1943. Don't you just love the name "Gertrude"? I wonder if her friends called her "Gertie"?? My thrift shop find appears to be an old discarded library book from Georgia.
The cover and pages may be lovingly worn, but the writing and illustrations are simply endearing. I'm very happy to add Gertrude's "discarded" book to our family library. I'm sure that "Everyday Birds" will be enjoyed by the children in our family for years to come. :-)
That is a DARLING book! I envy your thrift store finds...I can never find anything quite as good.
Posted by: Janelle | March 06, 2007 at 04:03 PM
I just want to pop in and say how much I enjoy your blog! I look forward to seeing that darling yellow cottage each time I sign in. The blue bird book is so sweet -- your photos always make me smile. Just wanted to say 'hi'.
Posted by: Karen | March 06, 2007 at 04:11 PM
Hi Kim
I love the little blue book. Old books are wonderful, aren't they?
The illustrations in your book are so sweet. It's definitely a Spring book!
Pat
Posted by: Xantis G'ma Pat | March 06, 2007 at 04:12 PM
I love my estate and thrift store finds and thinking about where they were before they were with me and what purpose did they serve. . .I posted a bunch of mine today.
Posted by: Jilly | March 06, 2007 at 04:36 PM
I agree with you about the illustrations. They are really nice. The Better Homes garden book below the bird book is the first garden book I ever bought shortly after I was married.
Posted by: Lallee | March 06, 2007 at 04:51 PM
What a wonderful little book you found. Your photos are lovely too, I especailly like the first one.
My Grandmother's name was Gertrude!
Posted by: niki | March 06, 2007 at 05:08 PM
I recently discovered your lovely blog. You have such a knack for decorating and tablescapes. Just beautiful. I noticed in a few posts that you have several milk glass pieces. I'm working on my milk glass collection and was wondering where you find most of your pieces.
Posted by: It's a Mom Thing | March 06, 2007 at 05:11 PM
What little works of art and all for 50 cents. I love it!
Posted by: Peg | March 06, 2007 at 07:59 PM
Goodness gracious - your lovely book is the same age as me! Do I look that good - I'll have to keep you guessing. Birds light up my garden - how static it would seem without their cheerful songs, and their antics at the feeders and drinking/bathing places tucked under the shrubs.
Posted by: Mary | March 06, 2007 at 09:33 PM
Andrew wants to come over to Daisy Cottage and enjoy this wonderful book with his Aunt Kim! What a great find. Don't you love the inside library date stamps. They remind me of my fun school days!!!
Posted by: Chrissy | March 06, 2007 at 09:53 PM
Kim, it's a wonderful book. I love the color of it, and the pictures you showed. It would be a great addition to any library :o)
Posted by: Allie from Minneapolis | March 06, 2007 at 10:11 PM
Very sweet little book. I love the name Gertie, as a matter of fact, that is what we call one of our doggies, well actually Gert. :)
Posted by: Teresa Sheeley | March 06, 2007 at 10:33 PM
I am loving your blog!! You have found some greattttt goodies on your adventures :) I think we would be dangerous shopping together - we might fight over everything we pick up!! heh heh heh!!!
Swing on over for my SpringFling giveaway drawing if you'd like :)
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Posted by: Mizsmoochielips | March 06, 2007 at 11:29 PM
How special! And I love the book's color! : ) I often choose a book by just the illustrations. And what a sweet picture you took.
Oh, and yoiur Fairy chairs are just too, too sweet. I am envious!! Our house fairies are as well! Grace says we must have something like it for OUR fairies! *grin*
You always find such wonderful treasures while thrifting!
Love,
Sue
Posted by: Sue | March 07, 2007 at 12:32 AM
What a wonderful book! It definetely would have come home with me if I had spotted it. Great find!
Posted by: Jen | March 07, 2007 at 06:40 AM
I so love old bird books. This one has wonderful illustrations. Yes, the name Gertrude so fits, doesn't it? Ooooooo what is that I see below, twig furniture? Must run down for a closer look. xoxoxo
Posted by: Betty Jo | March 07, 2007 at 07:48 AM
What a great find! I found one similar at a yard sale at couple of years ago that had a record that you could play and it identified the songs of various birds. My DS's friends (they are teens) love to play this record. Of course they find record players so vintage!
Posted by: lbpsews | March 07, 2007 at 08:41 AM
What a darling book! And I love the illustrations! And a definite bargain at only 50ยข (I'll bet Gertie would be surprised her work ended up in a thrift shop with such a price tag)! =)
Posted by: Beachy | March 07, 2007 at 09:40 AM
What a gorgeous book. Just wanted to say how lovely your home looks - fantastic photos.
Kim x
Posted by: Kim | March 07, 2007 at 09:55 AM
Just love your blog! What a treasure, the illustrations are such eye candy. They sure don't make them like they used to :)
Posted by: Colleen | March 07, 2007 at 09:58 AM
What a wonderful "find"! I love the illustrations! They're so much nicer than the ones in books today.
Posted by: Lynda | March 07, 2007 at 10:13 AM
What a wonderful find -- simply "meant-to-be" -- yes indeed! -- that dear little old book is in the right place -- and well-loved at Daisy Cottage! I just love children's books too!
Jan x
Posted by: Teacats | March 07, 2007 at 11:13 AM
Your bird book is just adorable. It sure brought back memories of the school library in my elementary school. I used to always choose books from a biography series on famous people: Madame Curie, Luther Burbank, Clara Barton, etc. Last weekend while browsing in an antique shop, I found a beautiful copy of Little Women that had the prettiest illustrated cover, and am kicking myself for not buying it!
Posted by: Nicole | March 07, 2007 at 12:41 PM
I love the display of your new book in the basket along with the darling eggs!
Posted by: annewithane65 (Kim) | March 08, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Oh Kim you are soo lucky to find such a treasure bird book!
Posted by: Carol | March 20, 2007 at 08:03 AM