Hello fellow apronista sisters! I haven’t been around these parts in quite some time. I used to bring you great vintage apron finds “back in the day“. But well, life got quite busy…as life does sometimes. But I still check in from time to time. And sweet Deanna keeps me up on what you ladies are up to. But I thought you might be interested in this little post.
Much love to you,
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One of my most favorite things about being a mother is the opportunity to share the things that bring me joy with my children. I love gardening. And this past summer my three boys and I grew things in our back yard and read lots of books about gardening.
But when it came to sharing my love of aprons, things were a bit different for my men. They looked like I had grown horns and pointy teeth as I suggested they wear an apron while we cook dinner one evening. I tried and tried to justify the usefulness of aprons. How many different tradesmen wear aprons to protect their clothing. They weren’t buying it.
So the next day, off we went to the library to do a bit of research. I was surprised how few children’s books there were on the subject.
So, I thought I would share a few of the books I found here with you…just in case you want to share your love of aprons through books like I do.
My Apron, by Eric Carle – We are huge Eric Carle fans and this is the most perfect book for little boys.
Apron On, Apron Off, by Helen Kay – This book was originally published in 1968, about a little girl names Joan who decides to make her own apron. Copies can still be found on Ebay and in Amazon’s used book section.
Ma Dear’s Apron, by Patricia McKissack – A little boy named David Earl, knows what day it is by which apron Ma Dear wears.
Annie Apron In The Garden, by Joellyn Thrall Cicciarelli – This is just one book in a series featuring a round grandma named Annie Apron.
And look at what Little House Books has put together. I can’t think of a better gift to give a young apron lover…a Little House Cookbook and a matching red gingham apron just like the one Laura might have worn. It doesn’t get any better.
If you know of other children’s books that focus on a love of aprons, please share them with everyone in the comments section.
Now hit the local library and enjoy!
