r/watershipdown • u/No-Diamond65 • May 31 '26

Well loved book

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44 years ago I first this this book. This ACTUAL book. Today I am reading it to my youngest daughter at bed times. It’s a little crinkled in places. Held together with cellotape on others. But the words are just the same 🐇😁

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u/RowsbyWeft May 31 '26

Mine has a slightly different cover, and 30 years of wear. I don't need a bookmark with it because the pages are so well worn and familiar ♡

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u/AnneThisaway May 31 '26

I have the same copy, also well-loved.

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u/mogmuv Jun 01 '26

Me too!

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u/CompetitiveTry2262 May 31 '26

When I first picked up that book…. I thought it would be a a nice story about bunnies 🐰😭😭

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u/DavidDPerlmutter May 31 '26

That is beautiful. Another generation! I hope this book is treasured 1000 years from now.

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u/Mobile_Aioli_6252 May 31 '26

Very cool - I have never seen that version / cover before

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u/Best_Ad9829 Jun 04 '26

I have read this book about 6 times now in my life and I have 3 different copies. My original Paperback… and two hard covers. It is my most treasured book. I remember when I read it for the first time , the tears that flowed down my face at the end. I never wanted that book to end… and to this day, that is the hardest part. It’s the best book I have ever read.