Tasha Tudor is…Still Alive!
I have a cute little pink book titled A is for Annabelle by Tasha Tudor in my personal collection. I think that it just might be the first book that I ever owned. The note on the inside cover says, “To: Elisa, Love Aunt Libby, Xmas 1973.” Aunt Libby was my Great-Grandmother’s older sister, and she died in 1974. The cover is different than the image I found, but I can’t seem to find a good copy of the old cover. Tasha Tudor uses a doll named Annabelle and her accessories to teach the ABCs. My favorite has always been, “X is the letter for which I’ve no rhyme.” The illustrations in this book, all of which were created by the author, are beautiful delicate images picturing young girls, Annabelle, and her things.
I was looking at my collection the other day, and I got to wondering about Tasha Tudor. Was she still around? Was she still working? Well, as it turns out, yes and yes. She is now 91 years old and still going strong. Her family has even set up a website - www.tashatudorandfamily.com. So there you are. For once, news of someone who is still around.
A is for Annabelle, Tasha Tudor
November 14th, 2006 at 2:33 pm
HI
I also have a copy of this book and it is a charmer. I used to be a librarian and found her books were the equivalent of Mr Rogers on TV. kids adored them because the wrold prtrayed was so gentle.
November 14th, 2006 at 4:12 pm
Good point. Mind you, I always liked the doll.
May 4th, 2007 at 5:51 pm
Also a fan of alphabet acrostic books for the very young, I used to be a librarian too. An early favorite of mine is a now out-of-print Platt & Munk colorful A is for Apple version. These books are vital tools to assist in early literacy. We are losing far too many young minds today. Now I am a professional dangler. That is, I make beaded things ! Come visit me @ http://www.tannenbaumearrings.com ~Peace Y’all, Mom
May 5th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Lots of librarians (and former librarians)seem to like this book.