Our Reading Friends group recently shared their memories of favourite childhood books, stories and poems. They meet at Central Library on the second Friday of the month from 2pm to 3pm for a cuppa and chat. New members are welcome!
The discussion on childhood reads covered everything from board books for babies to novels, books for teenagers to classic comics. Here are just are few of the authors, titles and series they remembered enjoying.
BB – Brendan Chase
Enid Blyton – Faraway Tree series
Elinor Brent – Dyer – Chalet School series
Raymond Briggs – The Snowman
Charlotte Bronte – Jane Eyre
Eric Carle – The very hungry caterpillar
Ian Fleming – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Shirley Hughes – Dogger
Judith Kerr – The tiger who came to tea and the Mog the cat series
Helen Oxenbury – Pig Tale
Arthur Ransome – Swallows and Amazons
Sue Townsend – Adrian Mole series
EB White – Charlotte’s Web
Jacqueline Wilson – Tracey Beaker
Interested in coming to a meeting but want to know more? Ring 01204 332853 and ask for Vivian or Charlotte or email askboltonlibraries@bolton.gov.uk