Life Values

While this "says official site for kids" trust me I can't imagine an adult not having a fun frolic here ! I had the great fortune to attend a Silverstein reading years ago and have loved and admired him since. It was a pity to lose him far too soon. His... more

A really beautiful and beautifully framed photograph. I don't imagine the model was very 'comfortable' posing for it, but the results are certainly lovely. [Way to kill the romance, Yobaba!]

"Bear Feet" by Bill Lockhart. I have a weakness for bears! If I were a bear, and a big bear too, I would like to add myself to this warm pile of fur and snooze the afternoon away... Thanks to serendipity7 (Raine) for leading me to this great wildlife and... more

A delightful picture of childhood by David J. Nightingale Thanks to gethorn for finding this for me!

"Escape" by Zach Blume (inspired by Jan von Holleben's "Dreams of Flying") It feels like a sunny day! Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away If you can use some exotic booze There's a bar in far Bombay Come fly with me,... more

Another beautiful picture by Elena Kalis, who comes from the Bahamas.

The old sun sighs and slips away And night creeps over the everyday And sleepy children climb the stairs Cuddling toys and teddy bears The endless boxes grownups made For packing people neat and tight Melt into twinkling rivulets of light And gulfs of soft, mysterious... more

"Leaping to the high, wild mountain", by children's illustrator Jackie Morris. (The BBC have recently produced a wonderful "Natural World" documentary on the snow leopard, one of the most beautiful (and rare) animals on the planet... more details... more