Take a Peek at the Book-Shelf

Imagine you're Mary Ann, the White Rabbit's housemaid- sneaking peeks at the books he's got upon the shelf. You don't bother with words...it's the pictures that capture your eye. Neglect your dusting! Take one off the shelf, snuggle in his cozy chair, and make your own stories up. The White Rabbit's calling for you but you're lost in another world. He can get his own gloves!

This blog is dedicated to fantasy picture books, magical pockets of paint and ink. You won't find savory intellectual reviews here--only sweet tasty tidbits of what's on my shelf, and the occassional visitor from public and private libraries.

Recommendations, questions, comments (even book reviews) are always welcome!

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Edward Lear's The Scroobious Pip



"At last they said to the fox, 'By far
You're the wisest beast. You know you are!
Go close to the Scroobious Pip and say,
Tell us all about yourself we pray--
For as yet we can't make out in the least
If you're fish or insect, or bird or beast.'
The Scroobious Pip looked vaguely round
and sang these words with a rumbling sound,
'Chippetty flip! Flippety Chip!
My only name is the Scroobious Pip!'"


Stories Love Pictures

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