When my children were young, I enjoyed reading this book to them because they responded with laughs and giggles. That was a long time ago, but they still talk about the book frequently when they get together. I think that's because it's a very good book to act out as you read it aloud. Now, I've found another use for this light-hearted little book. I'm a retired theatre teacher, but I also teach literacy to adults. (You'd...
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I am so excited that this book is back in print. I can't wait to purchase it for my son and daughter (3 & 1) as it was my favorite book as a child (I'm 38 now). I remember it so vividly as my mother would read it to me and my sisters. It's such an endearing story that my sisters and I tried to locate it many years ago and found that it was no longer in print. I'm emailing all 3 now to let them know it's available again...
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I received this book as a present from my Grandmother in 1968 when I was three. I asked to have it read to me many, many times as a child; I am sure it played a big part in why I learned to love to read and why my favorite color has ALWAYS been PURPLE. I am really glad to see that there were other kids out there (adults now) who enjoyed that book as much as I did. (...)
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This story was my absolute favorite as a child. I only can wish that one day I will be able to share it with my kids. Not only do I wish to share this with my own children but also with the children I teach. I believe it is important to reinforce, as a role model, my love for reading, and what better way to do that through my own childhood memories. I am afraid I will never see that purple book again. We all have our...
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I read Mr. Pine's Purple House to my son (who is now 27 years old) when he was 7+ years old. He liked for me read to him while he was taking his bath at night, and I would have to read this book over and over again. I would love to find a copy of this book. It brings back wonderful memories.
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