Shabby Sunday
I have a bunch of old vintage books and one of my plans when I first started blogging was to do a post every now and then sharing one of my cherished vintage books. Then I thought there might be other book bloggers out there that have some vintage books, heirlooms, or maybe some old books from childhood that they might want to share. I decided to start a meme titled ‘Shabby Sunday’ for those who would like to participate and share some of their old vintage books. Do you have some shabby books you’d like to share? If so, please feel free to participate as anyone can join. Feel free to use my meme image if you’d like to. If you decide to do this meme, please consider linking back to me so that I can see the book you’re sharing.
Last week I shared:
The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes
This week’s shabby share is:
Cabbage Moon
by Jan Wahl
Illustrated by Adrienne Adams
Cabbage Moon is a favorite book from my childhood. The book was written in 1965 by Jan Wahl.
Our copy is a first edition hardcover, illustrated by Adrienne Adams.
The story is about a princess named Adelgitha and her little dog Jennie. Jennie and the princess both know that the moon is a cabbage. They’re entranced by it and gaze up at the sky every night.
A creepy thief named Lorenzo Squink has plans to steal the cabbage moon for his next meal.
He may be successful at first, but there’s no way Princess Adelgitha or Jennie are going to stand for it.
This book is strange, but the illustrations still captivate me and my five-year-old seems to love it just the same. Within the story you have a beautiful princess who walks around on stilts with her courageous little dog Jennie. How can you not fall in love with Jennie? When the miser steals the moon, Jennie isn’t even afraid and scrambles to take it back.
Everything unfolds within the dark of night, through nature, with beautiful gardens and trees all around them. There are little discoveries in the illustrations as you read along too.
This fairy tale may seem simple and even absurd, but sometimes it’s fun for kids to just imagine and make their own assumptions. We think it’s beautiful and a magical book worth keeping.
Find this book on Goodreads and Amazon:
- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston (1965)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 8991730515
- ISBN-13: 978-8991730519
Other blogs who have participated in Shabby Sunday:
Nicky@ An Introverted Bookworm
Claire@ Brizzle Lass Books
Author Didi Oviatt
Sassy Brit@ Alternative-Read
Brittany @ PerfectlyTolerable
Shari @ Sharisakurai.com
Jennifer @ Jennifertarheelreader.com
Lisa @ Way Too Fantasy
*Please stop by their blogs to check out all of their beautiful shabby shares!*
Thanks for checking out Shabby Sunday! Have you read this book? Do you have any shabby books to share? Feel free to share your thoughts below.
♥️ Mischenko
ReadRantRock&Roll 
Very lovely 🙂
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Thank you, Scarlett. ❤
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This looks delightful. Thank you, Mischenko!
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It’s silly, Jennie, but so imaginative! Thank you. 💖
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Sometimes they’re the best ones! 🙂
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I agree! 😉
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How lovely to have a first edition! It looks like a beautiful book 💖
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It really is, Cathy. Its nice to have a first edition because I believe the newer versions have different illustrations and I prefer this one. Thanks for checking it out. 🌝❤
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My pleasure 🙂
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I think a lot of children’s books are written to provoke their imagination. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the world could exist with that very same imagination! Sweet post Jen! 👫
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I agree! We had some interesting conversations about this one. Thanks! 😁
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Ah, what a sweet looking book. And the dog? Looks like mine, so must be a bichon–of course I love her!
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She does look like your dog! 😂 I think she’s our favorite part of the book. So sweet. 😉
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The illustrations are phenomenal. I’m so glad you shared this! And I love a strange book. 😉
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Thanks, Myndi. It’s a fun book! 😉 I hope you get to read it one day.
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Awww! Beautiful Mischenko, love the illustrations. The silly books are sometimes the best ones to bring out the little one’s imaginations full force I think. I love reading your Shabby Sunday posts.
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Thank you! You are so kind, RoseMarie. I couldn’t agree with you more when it comes to kids and these books. 😉
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😊
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I love the illustrations! Thanks for sharing!
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Me too, Lisa. Thank you! 😁
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Love it! Thanks for sharing, Misch ❤
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Thanks, Dee! 🌝
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Oh, I love that this was a favorite of yours, favorite M! I didn’t know this book growing up, but I’m sure I would have loved it, too. Especially with a dog named Jennie! ♥️
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Thanks, Jen! Jennie is so cute, isn’t she? I’m surprised the book isn’t more popular, but I guess sales were good at least. 💖
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Cute! 😀 I’d never heard of this one before but I’m loving that artwork. ❤
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Thank you! 😉
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Jennie and the princess both know that the moon is a cabbage…. but of course it is! 😉
Sounds like a really sweet book.
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It really is, Nina. I can’t believe the book isn’t more popular. I love magical realism, especially in children’s books. 😉
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Yes!!! ❤️❤️
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The illustrations really are gorgeous. I’ve never read this one but even if it seems a bit odd, I think I would’ve loved it as a kiddo (& probably now, too).
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I just stumbled on this by googling Cabbage Moon. I’m in love with the illustrations! I had the book as a child and it was a favourite. It took me away somewhere and I would study the pictures for hours. I thought Jennie and the princess might make a nice tattoo and that’s why I was googling it. Thanks for introducing it to a new generation.
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