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The jackalope who could not get down off the tall horse, just the best.


 And who can forget Spank?


I lived for nightly storytime, and all my animal friends made life just that much better.
 
 

 This got both the Newbery and the Caldecott.


These wonders of children's books started me on a lifelong love for anthropomorphic art and stories.
 

 Disney was a huge part of growing up.


Not all anthropomorphism is furry, you know.

 
A modern day 'Wind In The Willows'.
 

 I was a huge Foghorn Leghorn fan.


Being a kid was magical.
 

 When grandad would read me to sleep he loved to talk about Brenda's beaver.


Libraries became a wonderland for me.


Comments

  1. AndibiMarch 29, 2021 at 9:20 PM

    Wow, Billy! I might have to change my mind about the library! There's so much cool stuff there!

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    1. Billy D BunnyMarch 29, 2021 at 10:27 PM

      https://imgix.ranker.com/user_node_img/50061/1001216390/original/the-goat_s-presence-is-the-most-disturbing-part-photo-u1?auto=format&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&w=650&q=60&dpr=1
      A world at your fingertips!

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    2. AndibiMarch 30, 2021 at 5:47 AM

      Good grief! What is that??

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    3. Billy D BunnyMarch 30, 2021 at 11:07 AM

      Beats me, but it's for real. Guess some English kid's story.

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  2. Foxy FlapperApril 4, 2021 at 4:56 PM

    Ha ha too funny!

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    1. Billy D BunnyApril 10, 2021 at 11:33 AM

      We gotta amp up this site some. Nothing like gentle, carefree humor!

      Delete

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