Honey Bunch: Just a Little Girl

Honey Bunch #1

by Helen Louise Thorndyke

Genres: Childrens

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1923

About the author

A pseudonym used by multiple authors, including Josephine Lawrence (Honey Bunch #1-16), and Mildred A. Wirt (Honey Bunch #18-22).

The original "Honey Bunch" series was written from 1923 to 1954. In 1957, the series was revamped and retitled "Honey Bunch and Norman," with some of the original stories being recycled.

Series:
* Honey Bunch
* Honey Bunch and Norman

Reviews

[Carolyn Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written in an era when people still put the apostrophe before "phone" when shortening it because it was such an unfamiliar word, this is the start of a series about an adorable little girl who is good except for when she accidentally isn't and it's just adorably written. I loved this series growing up and I plan on reading them to my own children. This is my first time reading this particular book, but so many of the experiences were in MY childhood--baking with mama, dressing up my dolls and tea parties, having it be explained to me that little girls don't call daddies by their first names, Thanksgiving cooking--even the snow ice cream! I remember the taste to this day. Words can't express how many memories this brought back to me, I almost cried. Even getting into mischief sometimes--I played with the cement in our new driveway, and Honey Bunch painted the porch steps!

[Pamela Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing like a Honey Bunch book to curl up with after a tough day! These simple books about the more or less daily life of this little girl in the earlier part of the 20th century are lovely.
I am a fan of these early syndicate series in general and have zipped through Honey Bunch, the Automobile Girls and others recently - some with the help of Project Gutenberg and others by collecting the books. It is a mix in the case of Honey Bunch - I love the books as objects too. I have written about them at some length in my blog at Pams-Pictorama.com or can be found here: https://pams-pictorama.com/2016/05/28...
I can't say they are for everyone but if you like this genre they are a gentle wonderful treat.

[Ramona Honan · Rating 5 out of 5]

First book I ever read. Brings back good memories. Boy, I feel old.

[Ginny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I re-read this for my children's literature group's upcoming discussion of series books we enjoyed as children or discovered as adults. I first read the Honey Bunch books when I was about 6 or 7 (in the mid-1950s). Although they are definitely period pieces presenting a privileged suburban lifestyle in the 1920s, I still appreciate their suitability for children who are advanced readers but nevertheless need books whose concepts are suited to their developmental level. Honey Bunch's adventures include simple everyday activities such as having dolls' tea parties, learning to bake a pie, and having fun playing hide-and-go-seek with visiting cousins (despite some tense monents spent accidentally locked in a closet). A lovely nostalgic read, copyright in the year my mother was born.

[Jean Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a young girl growing up in the 50s on a farm, I was enthralled reading my mother's collection of books in the Honeybunch series published in the 20s. Honeybunch had opportunities I never had. For one, she wore dresses every single day (very impractical on a farm). In another book in the series, she was able to go to the seashore (Illinois is far from the sea). Another title, which I don't believe I read, showed she had a young friend named Norman. (I never had male friends until later in my elementary school life and then generally only at recess). Those of us on farms tended not to hang out with townies. I so wanted Honey Bunch's lifestyle. I guess, though, I am glad I didn't attain it. I think I would have hated attaining my teens in the 40s.

[Gina House · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5🌟 A very sweet book about a very sweet 5 year old girl. She is thoughtful, caring and inquisitive - and so easy to love. Her parents are not only patient and loving, but it's wonderful to read how they just support her and help her to grow. The home that they live in is really charming and I loved the descriptions and details throughout the book. The family truly appreciates the little things in everyday life. A joy and comfort to read!

[Line · Rating 3 out of 5]

The stories of this cute little girl, and her adventures and travels inspired me as a child to see the world with curiosity and openness as well as a sense of adventure.

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this as a bedtime story with my 5 year old. We both loved it.