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Mandy | Julie Andrews Edwards

Such a sweet book!
I loved listening to Julie Andrew‘s read her book. She‘s so comforting!
(It‘s on YouTube in 4 parts)

Thanks @TheBookHippie
#ChildrensClassicRead2025

tpixie @MemoirsForMe Thanks for finding the audiobook on YouTube 💚💚💚 2d

rubyslippersreads That‘s wonderful! I‘ve read it, but it would be even better to hear Julie read it. 2d

MemoirsForMe And thank YOU for planting the initial seed to find an audio version! It was such a thrill to have Julie read it to us. 🥰 2d

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tpixie @rubyslippersreads it was fun listening to her! 2d

tpixie @MemoirsForMe 🤗 yes, it was! Here voice brings so many happy memories! Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sound of Music! 2d

TheBookHippie So many happy memories hearing her voice! 2d

tpixie @TheBookHippie yes! 2d

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willaful

Mandy | Julie Andrews Edwards

How did I not read this as a little girl? It's so exactly my cup of tea, evoking memories of The Secret Garden, Sensible Kate and other beloved orphan stories. I like how Mandy starts out seeming so perfect, but we learn she has a lot of normal childish feelings and dumb ideas. 😂 And the ending is just perfect, because it addresses the unasked question of a lot of orphanage stories -- what about the other kids?

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tpixie I‘m starting this tomorrow! A little late, but am really excited- esp with your review! 5d

willaful @tpixie I hope you'll enjoy it too! 5d

MemoirsForMe Great review! Totally agree! 5d

Butterfinger I thought the same thing about the Secret Garden. Mandy was so precious. Just wanted something to claim as her own. 5d

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MemoirsForMe

Mandy | Julie Andrews Edwards

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What a sweet story! Yes, I cried during the Winter chapters.😭 I heard that in 1968 Julie & husband Blake Edwards were shooting a movie in Ireland at an old manor house enclosed with thick walls & a cottage decorated entirely with seashells. “The moment I saw it, Julie says, “the seed of a story lodged in my mind.” Thrilled this amazing actress/singer added writing children‘s books to her repertoire.🤩🙌🏻
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@TheBookHippie

slategreyskies I was thinking about you earlier this week, but I couldn‘t remember your new screen name to say hi. Glad I stumbled across this post! Sending you a hug! 🫂 🤍 3w

AnnCrystal 📚💝📚💝📚. 3w

TheBookHippie I just love this book. I‘m so glad you enjoyed it. 💚💚💚💚💚 3w

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MemoirsForMe @slategreyskies So happy to reconnect! Been thinking about you too. I‘m very behind on my letters as usual. 😉 Happy Summer! Hope life is treating you well and your latest books are making you smile. Big hugs back to you! 🤗❤️ 3w

MemoirsForMe @AnnCrystal 🤗❤️📚 3w

MemoirsForMe @TheBookHippie Me too! Thanks for adding another great read to my list. 🙌🏻 3w

TheBookHippie @MemoirsForMe They sure are a balm for our weary souls! (edited) 3w

Deblovestoread How did I not know this was written by THE Julie Andrew‘s! 🤯 3w

MemoirsForMe @TheBookHippie You got that right! ❤️❤️❤️ 3w

MemoirsForMe @Deblovestoread THE one and only! She tricked us by using her married name. 😉 3w

tpixie Wow! Love this backstory!! Thanks @MemoirsForMe 2d

MemoirsForMe @tpixie 😘 Gotta love bookish trivia! 2d

tpixie @MemoirsForMe Exactly! 2d

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Butterfinger

Mandy | Julie Andrews Edwards

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It may be menopause, but Mandy has made emotional. A realistic look of an orphan who experienced bitterness and frustration because she doesn't understand the feelings of desiring something of her own. She thinks it's a cottage she needs, but it's a family.

It just reminds me of the peace and joy of reading my wonderful books as a child. The font, the yellowing pages, the smell, all make me forget I am an adult and I back to simpler times.

Butterfinger @TheBookHippie thank you for this challenge. As a child, I would have preferred Sara Crewe or Mary Lenox to Mandy, but in this time of my life, Mandy is more realistic of children. Wanting more than life offers. Whew, Mary Poppins, I didn't know you could write. #ChildrensClassicRead2025 1mo

TheBookHippie @Butterfinger ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ it‘s such a good read. 1mo

MemoirsForMe Great review! 🙌🏻 3w

tpixie @Butterfinger this book also gave me the feelings of A Little Princess & The Secret Garden! Sara & Mary 🩷🩷 2 of my all time favorites. (edited) 2d

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tpixie

The Firebird and Other Russian Fairy Tales | Boris Vasil?evich Zvorykin, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

While reading The Tale of The Firebird for #ChildrensClassicRead2025 , I came across the Russian fairytale that one of my favorite books, The Snowchild is based upon!
I love a literary surprise!
What Serendipity! 🇷🇺🤍💙❤️ 🇷🇺

TheBookHippie

TheBookHippie Oh how lovely!!!!! 2mo

tpixie @TheBookHippie 🤍 ⛄️ 🤍 2mo

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