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Thursday, November 18, 2021

A Gift Idea: If You Want to Knit Some Mittens

In a few weeks, a sweet girl in our family will celebrate her third birthday. I like giving gifts that have a little magic in them.  When I read the adorable If You Want to Knit Some Mittens written by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Angela Matteson, I knew I found something special!


 Laura's books are filled with beautiful language that teach as well as entertain. I ordered a copy of "Mittens" to add my "Laura" collection. I enjoyed it so much, I ordered a second copy to give as a gift. 

Then I ordered a cute little stuffed sheep


and a pair of golden mittens (which I attached to the illustration with removable painter's tape). I had planned to add a few strands of yarn, but in a rush to get to the post office before closing, I forgot about it. : (

I wish I could be there when our girl opens her gift.  I hope it brings her lots of smiles!  I'm ordering more copies (along with the "extras") for holiday gift-giving. I'm grateful to Laura and Angela for creating a lovely book young readers will enjoy for years to come!

 


 

A big thank you to Carol at Beyond LiteracyLink for hosting our Poetry Friday gathering this week.

I am thankful to be part of the Poetry Friday family. I hope you get to relax, spend time with your loved ones, and enjoy the beauty all around us.

Happy Thanksgiving!



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21 comments:

  1. Linda BNovember 18, 2021 at 8:33 PM

    I have it, too, Linda, and am sharing it next week. My youngest granddaughter knits & she will love it so much! You've added so much to the book as a gift - yellow mittens, wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. LindaNovember 19, 2021 at 6:48 AM

    Thanks, Linda. Your granddaughter will definitely love it! Laura's books are always so wonderful. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  3. Bridget MageeNovember 19, 2021 at 7:38 AM

    I'm *s-mitten* with the personal touches you added on to Laura's 'warm and wooly' story, Linda. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. :)

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  4. LindaNovember 19, 2021 at 7:59 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving, Bridget!

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  5. jamaNovember 19, 2021 at 8:11 AM

    Such a wonderful gift -- love your additions. She will be thrilled!

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  6. Tim KulpNovember 19, 2021 at 10:36 AM

    That's awesome! I like how you combined your crafting mind with your reader mind :)

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    1. LindaNovember 21, 2021 at 2:12 PM

      Thank you, Tim. That's a nice compliment coming from someone so creative! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  7. RuthNovember 19, 2021 at 11:23 AM

    Sooo sweet!

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  8. author amokNovember 19, 2021 at 11:51 AM

    I'm so excited for this book! Knitting gloves is one of my favorite non-writing activities. Thanks for sharing about If You Want to Knit Some Mittens this week.

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    1. LindaNovember 21, 2021 at 2:13 PM

      The book is so adorable, Laura. You will love it! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  9. Carmela MartinoNovember 19, 2021 at 12:16 PM

    What a fun idea, Linda, to add the mittens to the page, and the little stuffed sheep. Any chance you could watch your granddaughter's reaction to opening it via Facetime or Zoom? I expect she'll love it!

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    1. LindaNovember 21, 2021 at 2:14 PM

      Carmela, I'm trying to arrange that. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  10. Carol VarsalonaNovember 19, 2021 at 6:22 PM

    Linda, this is a great idea for a gift. I have not read Laura's book but it looks wonderful. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  11. Sally MurphyNovember 20, 2021 at 4:44 PM

    What a clever addition to the book - am sure your girl will adore the gift! I have a miss almost three who I know would love that.

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    1. LindaNovember 21, 2021 at 2:16 PM

      Sally, I'm sure she would. It is just so much fun to read! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  12. laurasalasNovember 22, 2021 at 11:47 AM

    And I'm grateful to YOU, Linda, for both doing this and sharing it here in our lovely online community. Thank you SO much <3

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    1. LindaNovember 22, 2021 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you, Laura for writing a book both young and old will enjoy! xo

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  13. laurasalasNovember 22, 2021 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks, everyone, for your kind comments <3

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