How the Stars Got Into the Sky

Have you heard the tales of the Native American trickster, Coyote? Sometimes Coyote is a helper and sometimes he is not, but he is always interesting. This is a tale of Coyote and how the stars got into the sky. A long time ago, when the world was young, there were no stars in the sky. The sky above was like a thick, blue blanket — the only light was the moon. A mystical man who could make things from fire thought it would be a very good idea to place shining balls of fire into the sky to make … Continue reading

“Humphrey” Books by Sally Hunter

We all know that I’m a pushover for cute illustrations. These books by Sally Hunter grabbed me as soon as I grabbed them. Humprey is an absolutely adorable little elephant, drawn in a style that reminds me quite a bit of Precious Memories. The colors in these books are soft pastels, all the edges and lines of the pictures are softened and not sharp, and when you open the book you feel as though you’ve stepped into a nursery. In the first book I’m featuring today, entitled “Humphrey’s Corner,” Humphrey is looking for a place to play. First he finds … Continue reading

2006 Ends With Wacky Animal News Stories

Okay, is it me, or have there been some really wild animal stories lately? Who Stole the Little Piggies?: One of the more bizarre stories has been about the parents in Benton, Louisiana, who were arrested after their baby daughter’s toes were gnawed off. (There’s a lot wrong with such a statement, isn’t there?) It gets better: the mom insists the family’s ferret did it; the dad blames their pit bull puppy. The baby went to the hospital, the parents went to jail, and the animals got quarantined. The baby is now in state custody, the parents are still in … Continue reading