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Building the Book collection

by pameladonnis

My favorite class in college was Children’s Literature. I grew up loving to read, but taking that class sealed the deal for me and even before our kids were born I’d collected a huge stash of children’s books. When we had a few extra dollars, Jared (my studdly English major) and I used to take breaks from our homework to go to the local thrift store and browse the books. He often came away with 2-3 classic novels, and I came away with a stack of picture books.

My enthusiasm must have rubbed off as the book section is the first place my kids want to search when we go thrifting. We’ve built quite a collection!

Tomorrow I’ll share some tips and suggestions on what to add when building a children’s book collection, but for now, an Etsy print I’m LOVING.

Have a great Tuesday!

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Comments

  1. Dani says

    March 29, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    I’ve gotta say Pam I love that your books are organized by color!

    • pameladonnis says

      March 29, 2011 at 12:53 pm

      @Dani, Ha. I’m a weirdo. But I have to admit, I love them that way too! I’m so visual.

  2. Darcy@Somewhatmuddledmusings says

    March 29, 2011 at 10:54 am

    LOL – I agree..not much more! And our house proves it! We have books stacked on books stacked on furniture, as furniture, everywhere we turn!

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  1. 31 Days: Read. A lot. | Keeping Life Creative says:
    October 6, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    […] money! Ask grandparents for books for birthdays and Christmas, keep an eye out at yard sales, and make regular trips to the thrift store and flea markets. One of our favorite family activities is going to Goodwill to look at books.  I try to budget […]

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