Upsy Daisy Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 My 7 year old has just three things on her list for Santa. A shepherd's crook A shepherd's hat A Border Collie. The dog arrived from the Dogs Trust last weekend in the form of a gorgeous little Jack Russell called Alfie and she is totally in love with him so that's great. The crook can be bought on eBay no problem. The problem is the hat. Apparently she has read a book in which a little boy dreams of being a shepherd like his father. Santa brings him the dog, crook and hat for Christmas. I don't know this book and if I ask her to describe the hat she says I don't need to know. Apparently Santa can just bring exactly the same for her as he brought the boy in the book. I know it's a long shot but I'm really hoping that someone will recognise this book and be able to describe the hat for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo A Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 okay I was intrigued and decided it must be a Kim Lewis book is it this one do you think? http://www.kimlewisbooks.co.uk/books_shepherd_boy.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Ah, well done Jo, that looks like it doesn't it? You managed a better google than me - I spend a good 10 minutes trying to track it down as it intrigued me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Although the boy in the picture isn't wearing a hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 and I have looked at several sites hoping for one which may have a 'look inside' bit.. there are for other of her books but not this one! now you need to find a copy!! ( or was it at school and you could ask there) Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hope you find it for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks everyone. Jo that gives me a good start. I'll casually show her the picture of the book and see if it's the one. I'm sure I'll be able to find someone with a copy if it is Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Woohoo!! She just saw it over my shoulder and told me that it's the one! I knew I could count on the FSF crew. Jo you are a legend. I'll be trawling the school library tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Upsy Daisy, I have a copy of this book - if you have any problems, let me know and you can have mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo A Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Glad I could help I do like a challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hi, I have this book at home so I've just has a look - the hat the boy gets is a flat cap, the sort my Grandad used to wear (not that that is a very helpful description for you!) From the picture it looks like a herringbone one. He gets a dog whistle as well as the crook and the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula2010 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Yes, I'm sad too! I googled a few words and found the Kim Lewis book also on Amazon. If only our children knew the lengths we go to to make them happy! Paula x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 You really are a lovely bunch! A flat cap is the information I needed. I will get busy online now and find somewhere to get one. I'm really glad I solved this one. I was worried that her faith in Father Christmas might be shaken this year. Let's hope she doesn't come up with any more bright ideas. Thank goodness her sister only wants an iPod. A few clicks on Amazon and that was easily sorted - phew!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 oh, has this stirred some memories! My grandad used to wear flat caps, even as a young man. When he died, I couldn't bear to throw his uge collection away, so some went to charity shops and the rest went to my old preschool setting for the children to play with. One of the boys fell in love with them, one in particular, so, when he left us to go to school, I gave it to him to keep. He wore it for a couple of years, taking it to school every day! So lovely, his mum told me he couldn't bear to go anywhere without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 That's a lovely story Narnia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 flat caps are in M&S and BHS mens wear this year... in small med large sizes... BHS had more variety in local sores.. may also be in others but they are the ones my Hubby goes to... yes he wears one... and invested in a new one this year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 I've just seen one on the back of a pushchair at the church nativity! I had no idea they were still so popular! I might have to brave late night shopping in Redditch tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Upsy Daisy - you may need to get a dedicated children's one - so need a specialist outdoor wear shop - when my son was small that was the only place we could get one to fit him. As far as I remember you measure your person from the top of one ear to the top of the other ear, ( so exactly where you want the hat to rest on the ear like a pair of glasses), going over the top of the head - they come in the oddest of sizes such as 6 and 1/8th inch etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Do you think I could use the size of her horse riding helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplewednesday1 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Flat cap? Go to H+M - they have them for small boys. Job done pw x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 That's fab. There's a big H&M in Redditch. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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