I'm a sucker for children's books. I started my collection long before The Man talked me into having kids. For the most part I'm pretty picky about the quality of the story/writing/message, but I'll make an exception for a book that's beautifully illustrated. The images in Augustus and his Smile are so scrumptious I think I could live off them. Oh, to be able to draw like that! And the story's sweet, to boot.
Augustus the tiger has lost his smile. He goes on a journey to find it, and discovers it's right there under his nose - when he does things that he enjoys. As a person who loses her own smile from time to time, I appreciate the simple reminder.
So what's making you smile today? I hope you'll hop, skip and jump on over to Leigh vs. Laundry and share a little of your happiness today. Oh, and please, take a look at Catherine Rayner's amazing illustrations. I'm sure you'll find something there to put a smile on your face...whether or not you've temporarily displaced yours.
A note to Ms. Rayner:
If by chance you stumble upon this post, you will know that I did not ask your permission to to use your lovely Augustus. I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive me rather than sue me. We have been leaning upon him these last few days, and I just had to share him with my little corner of the world.
