LOOK at this button. OMG. It’s Cute-As-A. That is what it is. This is the button for our new Retro Readers book club! Draw Pilgrim designed this button for us all. That is pretty nice of her, don’t you think? I think it really is. I feel funny asking people for help sometimes, but when I asked on Twitter if someone had time to sponsor a button for Retro Readers, Pilgrim was first in line. Thank you Pilgrim! Thank you a whole heap!
I am always amazed by the generosity of bloggers and people in general. I think that there are some very good sorts about the place, I do.
So. We are reading James and The Giant Peach first! Why don’t you join us?! It is, of course, by Roald Dahl. Some nice lady on Facebook alerted me to the fact that it is nearly Roald Dahl DAY (on September 13th!) and also it’s the 50 Year Anniversary of James and The Giant Peach too! And then I found out that you can send a PEACH-A-GRAM to celebrate, too! OH EM GEE! Why wouldn’t you read with us?!
I am reading aloud, to make an audio book for Ari to keep forever! Here is how I am doing that.
xx Pip
Hi there. How can I join your retro readers club?
Have been op shopping in search of the Peach all up and down the hume between Cba and Melb, but no luck but did find lovely old Milly Molly Mandy and decided she'd do until Ro[n]ald appears – that's for the funny lady in Holbrook who just couldn't bring herself to say Roald – you know, that place where the submarine is. Anyway, Ta
ooh! Sounds like so much fun! I want to join in!
yeah for comments on your blog and of course twitter. So my latest book purchase from Bentleigh Rd is Meet me at Mikes Crafty Journal.
lots of love Judy
I have my copy in my hot little little hands and intend to begin reading it when I go to bed tonight. Can you teach me how to add the button to my blog? (and for that matter…any button? I'm such a blog novice, and slightly technologically stoopid!)
Sonia xx
Yay for you Pilgrim!
And I am really excited that so many people like this idea and want to read along!
I am slowly recording chapters and it's so lovely to read James again!
Oh, I love James & the Giant Peach! I may join in on the fun! :).
Hope I'm not too late!
aw yay!! you're welcome!
I am new to your blog and can't wait to have a nosy round.
Can I add this button to my sidebar, can I can I please!
My 3yr old and I are lovin James and the Giant Peach, thank you so much for persuading us to read it!
B xxx
I AM SUPER EXCITED ABOUT EVERYTHING YOU PUT IN THIS POST!
Awesome image. I just found an old copy of James and the Giant Peach in my op shop for $1 (also found some copies of Golden Hands!). Thanks again for organising this.
Cheers. Lori.