As we begin a New Year, I thought it would be fun to look at New Year traditions in books. In Book of Madness and Cures, Gabriella describes the traditions in Venice which involve huge bonfires in which everyone tosses old things into the fire.
This practice is discontinued but it was celebrated in Renaissance Venice.
I sort of like the idea of literally tossing out the old--old furniture, old love letters--but it is sort of fire hazard today.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Monday, December 17, 2012
Hey Presto! by Nadi Shireen
Hey Presto! by Nadia Shireen
Presto, a wide-eyed cat, and Monty, a dog, decide to put on a magic show. The problem is that Monty won't share the spotlight with his friend. Presto eventually gets fed up and leaves Monty to his own devices.
Monty learns he can't do everything by himself. He also learns that team work is better than going solo. A forgiving Presto is glad to have his friend back. Although it is somewhat predictable, Hey Presto! teaches a valuable lesson: "Together...they put on the perfect show."
Shireen's art work easily captures the emotions and the comedy of the situations. For more of Nadia Shireen's art, www.nadiashireen.com.
Presto, a wide-eyed cat, and Monty, a dog, decide to put on a magic show. The problem is that Monty won't share the spotlight with his friend. Presto eventually gets fed up and leaves Monty to his own devices.
Monty learns he can't do everything by himself. He also learns that team work is better than going solo. A forgiving Presto is glad to have his friend back. Although it is somewhat predictable, Hey Presto! teaches a valuable lesson: "Together...they put on the perfect show."
Shireen's art work easily captures the emotions and the comedy of the situations. For more of Nadia Shireen's art, www.nadiashireen.com.
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