I tried looking for this book on Amazon and Ebay but couldn't find it. I have found a few illustrations from the book though, that's some consolation :) Here they are, wonderful illustrations by Alexander Koshkin.
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Thursday, 19 January 2012
A Book From My Childhood
When I was 18 years old my family emigrated from Russia to New Zealand. We could only take a suitcase each and so naturally most of our possessions were left behind. I never regretted it, I try not to get attached to stuff anyway. However, since I've started collecting children's picture books, I've been longing for one particular book I've had. It was a story about a girl who was having a very exciting dream full of adventures, and that dream continued over a few nights. The thing I loved the most about this book was the artwork. I remember being completely mesmerized by the illustrations, they really transported me into the magical world of the story.
I tried looking for this book on Amazon and Ebay but couldn't find it. I have found a few illustrations from the book though, that's some consolation :) Here they are, wonderful illustrations by Alexander Koshkin.
I tried looking for this book on Amazon and Ebay but couldn't find it. I have found a few illustrations from the book though, that's some consolation :) Here they are, wonderful illustrations by Alexander Koshkin.
Wow, the illustrations are fantastic. I can't imagine what that must have been like to leave your country with just a suitcase... good luck in your search.... for the book...it will find it's way to you one day... :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I've done that twice! I mean, leaving a country with just one suitcase :) Second time I did it when I moved to London to be with my husband. It's not as difficult as it seems, especially when you have your loved ones with you.
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