Our friends said we’re a silly pair,
with my big, round butt and your poufy hair.
But, we found the rhythm and together we twirled,
as we began our dance around the world.
I had every intention of letting Susanna Leonard Hill’s Valentines Day Contest be the impetus I needed to finish this picture book manuscript. It has been bumping around in my head for some time. Her contest challenge was to write a story on “unlikely Valentines” in under 200 words. Well… it doesn’t get much more unlikely than this I would say…
Obviously my entry is incomplete, but I just had to share it for the sake of entertainment. Unfortunately, a work project got in the way this weekend and I was unable to give this story the time that it deserves. I will continue working on it over the next few months and will keep everyone updated on my progress though!
I was completely entertained!!! The art is beautiful and so much fun. I love the hearts on her big, round butt:-)
OOOHHHHHH!!!! I just checked out your portfolio. Unbelievable! I added your blog to my Google Reader subscriptions. You are inspiring.
Brilliant artwork to accompany a brilliant poem!
Thanks to both of you! I wish I could have finished, but just thinking about how I would handle the contest has really helped me with pacing, etc. I wasn’t worried about word counts for the manuscript before but I came up with a really fun and visual way to handle it as a result of trying to stay with the 200 count limit. Can’t wait to dive in and tackle it!
I think I am in love with the lion’s eyebrows! And look at hippo’s little elbow! Adorable!
I can’t wait to share this with my daughter. She is going to giggle-snort about the ‘big round butt’!
Oh, I LOVE this beginning and your art is gorgeous! I scrolled eagerly down for more story only to find I would have to wait
I will look forward to your updates – I would say you’ve got a great idea started here!!!
OOh, love the illustration and the poem too..
will look forward to the completed work! And like Penny, I have added your blog to my Google Reader subscriptions too and agree with her – you are inspiring..
JUST AWESOME!!
Adorable! What a way to start! Now you’ve set the precedent you’re going to have to do awesome all the way! Thanks for sharing.
Oh, what lovely work you do. Beautiful portfolio, nice start to the story. You might have just started with the words, but the illustration finishes it nicely.
“with my big, round butt and your poufy hair.” Brilliant. I would love to read it when you finish!
I love the illustration of your unlikely pair! I would love to see them dance more! Good luck as you work on your idea! I think it is great start!
I like where your going with it!
I love your illustration with the words you have so far! Very cute!