The Intersection of Design & Motherhood
It’s hard for me to imagine that there is anyone that doesn’t know and love this book. But just in case. . .
Reading this book aloud to my kids is one of my very favorite parts of December. Belly laughs from all listeners/readers in every chapter. And as sure as Charlotte’s Web, you’ll find me crying in the end.
Love, love the Herdman’s names: Ralph, Ollie, Claude — they could (and one does) belong to my own kids.
You can find it in hardcover here.
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My name is Gabrielle Blair. I'm a designer and mother of six. We currently live in a farmhouse in the French countryside. I post on where design and motherhood intersect.
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I’m going to order this today– I can’t wait to read it to my kids. Thanks for the idea– I’ve never read it.
One of my all time favorites. I read it to my kids last year when they were 7 and 5 yrs. They enjoyed it but I think they will get a kick out of it more this year. Hilarious!
Adore this book. Very sweet and it’s a great reminder, because I haven’t read it to my daughter yet. :)
oh yeah – I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book.
I’m just finishing up A CHRISTMAS CAROL, I might have to pick this one up for my upcoming plane ride.