Where the Wild Things Art

If you think there's a typo - or obsolete usage - in the heading above, there isn't! I'm making a bit of a pun actually, because a group of artists have compiled some whimsical and wonderful artwork inspired by the Maurice Sendak classic, Where the Wild Things Are. You can see the art yourself, at this website WildArt. The work is also a gallery show. All part of the excitement leading up to the release of the movie on October 16th. Many thanks to Rita Crayon Huang, rita'sblog who posted the link on Facebook.

Next up - right here - an interview with a talented teen who is writing his own sci-fi novel, and more interviews with kids on what books they're reading and why. And my new rainforest painting - currently undergoing a few last minute touch-ups - will be posted soon.

Favorite books... another POV

Just read this intriguing post on what your favorite books say about you - from the blog, Five Minutes for Books, and wanted to share: favbooks

My favorite childhood book? The Wolves of Willoughby Chase - Joan Aiken's  deep, dark satisfying satire with a moody setting and the menacing antagonist, Miss Slighcarp - what a name! I revisited the Chase recently and loved it again as an adult. Second favorite -  A Wrinkle in Time (Madeleine L'Engle). Like author Julie Buxbaum, I too liked the Secret Garden, but far preferred Frances Hodgson Burnett's less well known novel, The Little Princess. I plunged into the misery of Sara Crewe. As most kids do, I wanted to be immersed in a world - however sinister - and feel the satisfaction of emerging to a safe warm place. What are your favorite children's books?

Coming up, more interviews with kids on their favorite books. Also, I just finished my rainforest painting - will be posting it soon. 

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