What's the Name of That Book??? discussion
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Hunt the Thimble
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SOLVED. Children's Picture book - Chasing a toy through a city (possibly Amsterdam). [s]
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Andreas in King's Park?It's a real dog, but there are two kids and it takes place in a Swedish city.
Thanks, I've looked it up and it's not the one. The scenes are of busy city streets and the lost item is definitely some kind of toy, I think with wheels which is why it's rolling away.
Clown wasn't pubbed until '95, though.Rachel, when you say early '80s, would 1984 be the latest you could have read it?
Rainbowheart wrote: "Clown wasn't pubbed until '95, though.Rachel, when you say early '80s, would 1984 be the latest you could have read it?"
Florence wrote: "Clown by Quentin blake?"
No, it wasn't "Clown".
Yes, 1984 at the latest sounds about right.
I think you might be right! The thimble is bringing back a vague memory. I have ordered it and will post here if it's the right book. Thank you so much!
You were right! The toy was a horse on wheels, and I was right about it being Amsterdam. Published in 1978. Backstory: I didn't have a very good relationship with my mum growing up, but this was one thing we shared that I enjoyed. She let me take the time to look at the pictures, and it's one of the things I have nice memories of. I've been looking for this book for several years, but it was only after my mum died in May this year that I restarted my search.
Now I have a copy of this book and can read it to my kids.
Thank you so much Ayshe and everyone else who commented. This means a great deal to me and I'm very grateful.
You are very welcome! I am happy to hear it was the book!
What's the Name of That Book???
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I read this book in the late 70s or early 80s.