A.S. asks from Andover, MN on September 27, 2008
Can't Remember the Name of a Book from My Childhood
I'm trying to remember the name of a book I read as a child, and all I remember is there was a babysitter who turned water from the faucets into different flavors of soda pop. I seem to recall there was something about popcorn, also.
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I had a bunch of responses, and consensus is "Mr. Pudgins" by Ruth Christoffer Carlsen. Thank you to those who responded, and here's the answer for those of you who want to read it.
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T.C. answers from Minneapolis on September 29, 2008
A.,
Thank you so much for asking this question! And Jackie G., thanks for finding it! I remembered this book as well and have thought of it many times over the years, but couldn't remember the name. I thought it was Mr. P-something, but I didn't know what the rest of it was. My daughter is old enough for it...maybe a Christmas gift.
T.
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J.G. answers from Milwaukee on September 27, 2008
When I read your post I went on a mission! I remember this book too! I googled it and it took some serious digging but I think I found it.
MR PUDGINS by Ruth Christoffer Carlsen
You can read more about the details of the book by going to this site:
http://loganberrybooks.com/harriett/solved-m.html
Hit ctrl + F and type in Mr Pudgins and it will take you right to where the book is.
Hope this helps!
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K.O. answers from Minneapolis on September 30, 2008
Holy Smokes, I loved that book! What a blast from the past. Thanks for reminding me. How much fun is it to share these books with our kids. So far mine is only old enough for the pokey little puppy. Apparently I loved it as a baby. Not so much now! Thanks for reminding me!
D.C. answers from Madison on September 28, 2008
Are you looking for Eric Carle's Hungry Caterpillar.
J.S. answers from Fargo on September 28, 2008
It might be one of the Amelia Bedelia books :) sounds like something she'll do anyway, those were my favorites in english when i was little. I found this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Bedelia
Hope it helps,
Julie
A.H. answers from Omaha on September 28, 2008
Sounds like a great book. I think I'll get it! Glad you were able to get the name of it!
C.S. answers from Madison on September 28, 2008
Oh I LOVED this book too! As a kid, I couldn't think of a more fantastic thing than soda pop coming out of the FAUCET! (Come to think of it, as an adult, that would be pretty cool too!)
I Googled it and got the answer but looks like you have it already, but thanks for the memories! I am going to try and see if I can find a copy somewhere too.
T.C. answers from Minneapolis on September 29, 2008
A.,
Thank you so much for asking this question! And Jackie G., thanks for finding it! I remembered this book as well and have thought of it many times over the years, but couldn't remember the name. I thought it was Mr. P-something, but I didn't know what the rest of it was. My daughter is old enough for it...maybe a Christmas gift.
T.
K.V. answers from Lincoln on September 28, 2008
I do remember what book you're talking about but can't think what the name of it was. Would you mind emailing me with the title if you find out? Thanks! K. at ____@____.com
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