Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Nostalgic look at books from years past: Flicka, Ricka and Dicka Go To Market by Maj Lindman [Review & Giveaway]

My thoughts: I saw Flicka, Ricka, Dicka Go to Market and immediately my mind took a stroll down memory lane. I'm a child of the 1940s - yes, I realize that is a bit telling, but then let's be honest about it. That was a fantastic time to grow up. The 1940s and 1950s saw the end of WWII, the Korean War, a simpler life style, a safer world to live in, and kids could roam the neighborhood without fear.

The series of Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka began in the 1940s in Sweden and this particular copy of when they Go to Market has been republished by Albert Whitman & Company in 1958. The story was originally published in 1946. Whitman's is selling this new printing of the 1958 edition - see it at their website - click here. In fact, they have several of the stories in print.

The illustrations are charming, happy, colorful, and lively. Clearly a style that was used by many illustrators during the 1940s and 1950s.  Originating in Sweden, the triplets have blue eyes and blond hair which is typical of that country's population. And while the original story is from Sweden, the illustrations and story are timeless and would fit in many countries. This edition definitely has a vintage look true to the original.

The story revolves around the girls wanting a bicycle and they need the money to get one. Keep in mind, that bikes were an exception and a costly item for most families during this time frame. And many families would have the child earn the money to purchase it or to help purchase it.

Nicely flowing text tells the story of the girls as they take on a project of gardening and then selling their produce at market in order to acquire their bicycle. A super story and a great re-introduction into children's story time.

Special to this book: In the back is a pocket with two sheets of paper dolls. One sheet has each of the triplets and the other has a change of clothes for them. Paper dolls were a treat during the 1920s-1960s. Sadly, this simple play item has become largely passé.

About the book: Flicka, Ricka and Dicka are three sisters who live in Sweden. The have blond hair and blue eyes and look very much alike. After the family moves to the country, the girls realize they need bicycles to ride to school. To earn the money, they decide to plant vegetables to sell at the market. They work hard choosing seeds, planting, weeding, watering, and selling too many vegetables to think about themselves! This edition also includes paper dolls of Flicka, Ricka and Dicka!

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Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary copy by the publisher to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own, alone, and I was not compensated.

18 comments:

  1. I do not know those titles but I have seen Dick, Jane and Sally books that look very similar.

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  2. They started in 1919. I like Janine and the Field Day Finish and From Here to There

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  3. I think Dick and Jane are the oldest ones I can remember. Other than that, no, not really familiar.

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  4. I was born in the 50's so I remember some of vintage picture books. I had a lot of Little Golden Books when I was little. I, also, know of Maj Lindman characters named Snip, Snap and Snurr.

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  5. "Sarah Gives Thanks" and How "Kate Marne Saved Lincoln". The company started in 1919. I do remember some of the vintage books.

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  6. I like the Books What Am I? Florida and What Am I? Texas. They began publishing in 1919.

    Nancy
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  7. I can remember the books we had in the 1950's, but I don't remember the titles. I remember my mother reading to me and my reading them when I was old enough to read. My mother loved to read and she passed that on to me and my sister.
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  8. I can remember the books we had in the 1950's, but I don't remember the titles. I remember my mother reading to me and my reading them when I was old enough to read. My mother loved to read and she passed that on to me and my sister.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. The only one I can think of is Dick and Jane. My mom remembers when she was in kindergarten in the 40's and her teacher reading out of a big Dick and Jane book. She says that started her love of reading.

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  10. All Kinds of Families (40th Anniversary Edition) by Norma Simon and PB&J Hooray!
    Your Sandwich's Amazing Journey from Farm to Table by Janet Nolan. 1919

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  11. Sadly, I don't know of any books from the 40s or 50s.

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  12. When I started reading in the first grade we had the Dick & Jane books as our first readers.

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  13. I would also like to read this great book to my grandson; It’s the First Day of Kindergarten, Chloe Zoe!

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  14. I would be interested in All Kinds of Families (40th Anniversary Edition) and The Cow Who Climbed a Tree. 1940. I actually think I remember these books too.

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  15. I might have even read a few of these books.

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  16. I've never heard of this series before, but I just know we'd love them! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
    Tina

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  17. I have a few Dick and Jane titles my kids, and the pictures above look familiar though I could not have named them I was born a few decades after the 40's and 50's, so do not remember books from then. When were Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew written, I devoured those as a kid.

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  18. nope not familiar before my time

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