Gwynedd Rae facts for kids
Gwynedd Rae was a talented author who wrote many popular children's books. She was born on July 23, 1892, in a place called Gipsy Hill in England, and she lived until she was 85 years old. Gwynedd Rae is best known for creating a lovable bear character named Mary Plain.
Her exciting stories about Mary Plain were very popular. They were even read aloud on BBC Radio's Children's Hour in the 1930s. Later, in 1969, a famous actor named Richard Briers read her stories on BBC TV's Jackanory, which was a show where people read books to children.
The Wonderful World of Mary Plain
Gwynedd Rae's most famous creation was Mary Plain, a charming bear whose adventures delighted many readers. Mary Plain's stories often involved her learning about the world and getting into funny situations.
Mary Plain's Book Adventures
Gwynedd Rae wrote many books about Mary Plain. The first book, Mostly Mary, came out in 1930. After that, she wrote many more adventures for Mary Plain, including:
- All Mary (1931)
- Mary Plain in Town (1935)
- Mary Plain on Holiday (1937)
- Mary Plain in Trouble (1940)
- Mary Plain in War-Time (1942)
- Mary Plain's Big Adventure (1944)
- Mary Plain Home Again (1949)
- Mary Plain to the Rescue (1950)
- Mary Plain, V.I.P. (1951)
- Mary Plain and the Twins (1952)
- Mary Plain goes bob-a-jobbing (1954)
- Mary Plain goes to America (1957)
- Mary Plain's "Whodunit" (1965)
These books were loved by children for many years. They showed Mary Plain exploring new places and making new friends.
Mary Plain on Radio and TV
The stories of Mary Plain were so popular that they were brought to life on radio and television. In the 1930s, children could listen to Mary Plain's adventures on BBC Radio's Children's Hour. This was a special time when kids gathered around the radio to hear exciting tales.
Years later, in 1969, the beloved actor Richard Briers read Mary Plain stories on the BBC TV show Jackanory. This show was famous for having different people read children's books directly to the camera, bringing the characters and their worlds to life for a new generation.
