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aussiecrolyn · Mar 3, 2007, 04:21 PM

Hi,
Would appreciate any help in identifying a child's book that my sons had about 20+ years ago.
Each double page when opene had a picture of a scene and a little yellow duck was 'hiding' in each picture in the laundry he is inside the front loading washer or maybe it was a dryer.
The double page showed in that case a laundry it had lots of items found in a laundry and around the border were all pictures of the items found within the picture and labelled in lowercase. I also recall a double page of the kitchen and guess other rooms, but can't recall much more.
Book was about 10 x 12" approx. a largish book and less than ½" thick.
Front cover I seem to recall had red border and picture.
( it might have been published osbourne or usbourne or similar)
Thanks for reading and any help you may be able to give me.

Carolyn

curlybenswife · Mar 3, 2007, 04:25 PM

Oh my god I had that book and I had one with a dog too I was only thinking about these a while ago I really really wish id kept those books I have loads from my childhood but those and the topsy and tim books seem to have gone :( ill ask my mum in the morning when I call her she may remember in the mean time if you find them be sure to post xx

aussiecrolyn · Mar 3, 2007, 04:41 PM

Thanks - I have a mission to get this book for his next birthday - September.
Found this site whilst googling looking for another site that you can also ask questions on, seem to recall you maybe have pay $1 $2 and they have huge success rate... of course didn't bookmark that site either - I best go add abookmark to this one RIGHT now LOL

curlybenswife · Mar 3, 2007, 05:21 PM

Giggle you sure had lady ;) I loved those books they were so much fun the pictures had so much going on, the only thing that's anything near now is wares wally but I don't think there as cute.

eBay.co.uk: ** The Usbourne 'First Thousand Words in French' book** (item 120093441267 end time 10-Mar-07 13:44:13 GMT)

The book looked like that but with a yellow background didn't it

Quadragesima · Mar 3, 2007, 07:36 PM

I have a book like that called 1000 words in japanese, each page has a scene and the pictures around the edge tell you the name in japanese. If you like I can tell you were the duck is on each page.

aussiecrolyn · Mar 6, 2007, 03:06 PM

Thanks so much now I know that it is
"The Usbourne First Thousand Words"
Just have to find it in English! Maybe I should put!! LOL

Carolyn

curlybenswife · Mar 6, 2007, 03:15 PM

I spent hours talking to my mum on Sunday and even she could remember them but couldn't tell me what they were called but at least we know what on earth we are looking for now though huh.
Hugs to you Carolyn xx

LOOK LOOK

eBay.co.uk: Usborne First 1000 Words - Picture Word Book (item 190089237186 end time 11-Mar-07 20:43:16 GMT)

aussiecrolyn · Mar 6, 2007, 03:35 PM

Hi Curlybenswife,

THANKS I got so excited and checked out using the French link and found one and bought it straight away... it was over 8pounds with postage - it was a Buy It Now.
Now I see your next post with the starting price of 1 pound - but never mind I wanted it now I have it and don't have to wait for an auction to end.
Iam thrilled beyond words - now DS can have an Easter gift rather than wait for his birthdayin September - he will be 31 this year - but has fnd memories of this book and with 2 sons of his own ( 2½ and 8 months old ) I am sure they will keep this 'treasure' I have found with your help. Carolyn

kp2171 · Mar 6, 2007, 03:38 PM

Thanks for the thread. I'm excited to get this book, and maybe a few more of the series.

Another source, just fyi

Amazon.com: The First Thousand Words: A Picture Word Book (First 1000 Words): Books: Heather Amery

curlybenswife · Mar 6, 2007, 03:38 PM

Hehehehehehe trust me that one with the bid will now be mine hehhehehehehehe I turned 30 last month and I can't wait to see it again and share it with our daughter too id never have spurred myself into looking without your question so we have helped each other lots of hugs and I really hope your son likes it .

aussiecrolyn · Mar 6, 2007, 04:09 PM

Before you hehehehehe too much - you have to wait to see auction end price.
Seriously I do hope you can win it with a lower price than mine, but I am happy that I have mine for sure - regardless of price paid.
Oh and just checked and found it ends Aussie time on Monday around noon and I won't be home then.
Bye and Thanks
Carolyn

P.S. I rushed in joining up and missed the 'a' in aussiecarolyn LOL

curlybenswife · Mar 13, 2007, 03:24 AM

I won the book and I received it this morning I haven't forgotton where the ducks hiding either its so cool to see it again thank you for inspiring me Carolyn xx

NeedKarma · Mar 13, 2007, 04:10 AM

Cool! We have a bunch of Usborne books for our kids - there's the Find the Duck one and Find the Kitten and a bunch others similar in style. They are well made and the kids love them.

curlybenswife · Mar 13, 2007, 04:12 AM

OOOOO really any chance you could find me the isbn numbers so I can find out if they are still in print or weather I have to go hunting again heheehehe

NeedKarma · Mar 13, 2007, 04:23 AM

Here is Canada the Usborne books are mainly sold by Avon-style book parties. Here's the website: Usborne Books in Canada | Welcome to Usborne in Canada!

I know you're in the UK so I found this: Usborne Books at Home: Official website

Enjoy!

curlybenswife · Mar 13, 2007, 04:32 AM

Cheer's for that I just remembered that one of the mums I know sells usbourne books too so I can order from her and then she will get the commission :D

aussiecrolyn · Mar 14, 2007, 05:59 AM

Hi Curlybenswife,
My book arrived today from UK and it is just as I remember it, will give to DS2 for Easter. So pleased to read you got your copy too.
I do recall the original one was H/C but not worried that this one is S/C - probably saved me a heap on postage being S/C
Likewise I could easily spot/remember where the little duck was hiding LOL

Thanks again for your help.
Carolyn

curlybenswife · Mar 14, 2007, 06:03 AM

Yeah I have the hard back copy and trust me it would have been quite a difference in postage, have you seen the new 1000 word books from usbourne?? There rather cool too.
I was so excited to see it and I'm so glad you got yours too aren't those memorys fab :D
Hugs Laura x

Capuchin · Mar 14, 2007, 06:15 AM

I now think I remember this book from my childhood too.

We have a couple of dinner mats with words in french and english, and I think that has a duck hiding on it too. Related?

curlybenswife · Mar 14, 2007, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by Capuchin

I now think I remember this book from my childhood too.

We have a couple of dinner mats with words in french and english, and i think that has a duck hiding on it too. Related?

LOL I don't know why don't you sent them to me so I can see ;)