Oldies but goodies today, I think, I seem to be in a nostalgic frame of mind recently.

There are three nanny/babysitter books (or series) I remember. Mary Poppins, by P.L. Travers, of course. I read all of them before the Disney movie (which is a favorite) came out. I loved the idea of sliding up the bannister! Later on, I have a fond memory of going to the movie with my Dad. He figured out Dick Van Dyke's dual role long before I ever did! Afterwards we bought the piano music and, much like Walt Disney, Feed the Birds was our favorite.

There are several books in the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle series, by Betty MacDonald, and I read them all, more than once. There were bratty kids, kids who didn't want to pick up their toys, or take a bath, and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle had a solution for every parent. These came out in the 1950's so I'm going to take a guess that they may come across as a bit dated now (stay at home mom, that sort of thing).

 

I think my favorite, though, was Mr. Pudgins. I mean, he had a flying bathtub! And soda pop came out of the tap! To be honest, I've not read any of these in a long time, and I don't plan on doing so as I'd just as soon keep the childhood magic of them, but if you have kids and/or grandkids, give these a try. :-)

Reading Hermit With Dog