Thursday, March 11, 2010

Captain Kitty

Victor found this little book at a swap meet for a dollar. The book is Called Captain Kitty and I love it so much.




A fancy queen...


and king with a hot pink shell crown.


Pearls! Pearls! Pearls! Pearls!


Mommy and Poppy kitty


Baby kitties

I think you can still find a used version of this book online. It's super cute.

Book is by Godfrey Lynn, illustrated by Elizabeth Webbe.
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  1. testing testing
    My posts are not showing up all the time so just a test.
    although if it does show up I am still loveing your blog.
    Hope you have a beautiful wonderful day!!

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  2. I love this one for my daughter. She's really into all kinds of kitties especially Ninja kitties right now.

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  3. I grew up with this book!!! What a lovely flashback! SIGH!

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  4. Beautiful pictures. I also try to feature illustrations from old children's books each day as they are so lovely. Thank you for sharing these with us :)

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  5. This is so adorable. I think I'm goign to look for a copy.

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  6. so cute, why don't they illustrate books like that anymore.

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  7. Such an adorable book - what a find!

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  8. I'm really surprised you didnt think to credit the illustrator...and that no one has commented requesting to know who it was.
    I know I sure want to know!

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  9. Lovely, just lovely. A golden book? A dollar , what a steal.

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  10. i have this book! its such a sweet little book.

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  11. Isn't it?! My copy is a bit torn, so I might but one in a better condition.

    Erin: I just forgot. I added it in the post.

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  13. so sweet!! we have an 'old' copy of the 3 little kittens with this illustrator. simply precious!

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  14. How I love old children's books! Those illustrations are all made by hand, so lovely...

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  15. My favorite is the "pearls" page. How cute and excited they are!

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  16. So darling...I love the illustrations. The cute little kittens remind me of the mice by Richard Scarry.

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  17. How sweet! I love the writing that accompanies the pictures! I'll definitely have to remember to take a peak at some books next time I go thrifting.

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  18. So cute! Can you also post a pic of the cover?

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  19. hi kerri! i don't have a cover pic as it was the only page missing! i'm on the lookout for good copies i can buy that has the cover still intact. i think there are 2 or more versions.

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  21. This was my favorite book as a kid, thanks for putting it back into my brain.

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  22. I also grew up reading this and totally forgot it!

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  23. this is so sweet, the first one specially!

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  24. holy cow, you lucky duck!

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  25. OMG, I love this!!!!!! Too cute!

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  26. oh lordy is that super cute!

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  27. Wow!so cute I love the paper printing that use here,so cool.

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  29. So cute! I love these old storybooks with this type of artwork, they bring back so many great memories ;) thanks for posting!

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  30. I think my mother has that book in her massive library! Sooo cute!
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  31. :O so cute
    love love love
    great post :)
    love your blog!
    stop by some time xx

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  32. i am enamored. http://enamored-alifeofindulgence.blogspot.com/

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  33. Ah memories.... this post makes me cry! Know why, few years ago my mother just sold my collection of children mini books a the flea market and of course it was containing this book "Captain Kitty"...

    Sometimes mothers really have funny ideas...

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  34. aw glitzerpony! i wish i had a nice copy to send to you...mine is actually torn up and these are some of the best pages :( you can still find them online though.

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  35. Too cute! Old children's books are the best - thank you for sharing!

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  36. I remember seeing this book when I was little and went to visit my Grandparents. I'm sure it had been my mother's when she was little. How wonderful to see and remember it again!

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  37. Are they cute, cute, cute.

    They remind me of my favorite little children book, a so called Pixi Buch, tiny books sold in Germany (and whereever else).
    My fav is called: Mama Miezemau und ihre Katzen
    (Mom Caty and her children).

    Thanks for sharing
    Tally

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  38. Oh my goodness...that little book is so precious. I love cats and have lots of cat books and I need this one. I will have to look for it. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  39. guh! so sweet! i must tell you, you're fast becoming my favorite blogland princess. ♥

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