Mastodawn

ENTRANCED
I love to read and every once in a while, I find a book that I cannot put down, no matter what is happening around me. For those of you who have ever been lucky enough to encounter this transcendent state of being, this drawing is for you! :-) Imagine curled up in your favorite comfy chair, with a hot cup of tea and plate of delicious cookies nearby. All of your "friends" surround you and you have found that peaceful space, entranced with the story before you.
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Available in my Redbubble shop:
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(Fulfills and ships orders worldwide. :-)
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Gretchen K Deahl 9h ago

Gorgeous Monster: Ms. Premivarria of the Chewston tribe & her Screaming Meemees: Alto, Basil and Suprema.

Welcome to my interview series. I am the official human spokesperson for the Guardian Monster Guild, editor of the "Monster Times & Review" and author of the glamorous tell-all book, "What Monsters Want". These are hard-won credentials that I have worked tirelessly to obtain. As an ordinary human being, entering the realm of Monsterdom requires a rigorous determination, and an ego that can survive all manner of taunts, threats and indignation. I have endured countless nips, pokes and licks from numerous monsters whose intent, it seems, was to provoke me into giving up. I have proved them wrong! NOTE: This latest set of interviews on monster pets is for human eyes only and includes interviews with a select group from the Gorgeous Monsters Society. (This is the name they give themselves.) Here we discuss their feelings of unabashed adoration for their beloved pets as well as their care and feeding.
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Read the INTERVIEW: https://www.behance.net/gallery/229470033/Ms-Premivarria-her-Screaming-Meemees
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

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RODD AND TODD 12h ago

Inexpensive Gifts for Book Lovers 👸

Book lovers don’t need extravagant presents they cherish thoughtful, meaningful touches that make reading feel cozy, personal, and joyful. RODD AND TODD© books fit beautifully into this world of heartfelt gifting, offering gentle storytelling, soft artwork, and emotional warmth that families treasure. They feel luxurious not because of price, but because of the joy and connection they create. Pairing a RODD AND TODD© book with a simple, inexpensive extra like a cute magnetic bookmark or […]

https://roddandtoddcom.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/inexpensive-gifts-for-book-lovers-%f0%9f%91%b8/

Gay Curmudgeon 13h ago

I always loved reading picture books aloud to my students, and 1993's "SANTA CALLS" by William Joyce was a regular holiday feature in my classroom. What beautiful artwork! #santacalls #williamjoyce #childrensbook #childrensbooks #childrensliterature #literature #goodliterature #illustration #illustrations #art #artwork #beautifulart #painting #paintings #holiday #holidays #celebrate #celebration #reading #readingaloud #readingaloudtochildren #newyorktimes #newyorktimesbookreview

Gretchen K Deahl 1d ago

DEI Dancers - FARB & KATTIOUS
Meet Farb and their ever present, roller-skating friend, Kattious. Together, the two traverse the world, making friends with whomever crosses their path. It is their mission in life to spread kindness, compassion and tolerance. Good humor is a close second. Ask either one to dance a jig, and they will oblige with an eager smile. (I Believe in, Support and Champion DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION)
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BRAND NEW!! in my Redbubble shop:
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(Fulfills and ships orders worldwide. :-)
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author 2d ago

On a shelf somewhere is a book about balloons. Except the book doesn't want to be about balloons. I am that book. #kidlit #childrensbooks #author #bookbuzz #readthis www.amazon.com/This-about-Bal...

wil 2d ago

I'm participating in a challenge to read all the #NewberyAward winners and the first book, The Story of Mankind, is raising an interesting question: read the book as originally written or read an updated version? (I'm sure other questions about a history written in the 20s by a white European man will arise!)

I favor the original, because that's what won the prize and I want to see what they were seeing. One reader pointed out the probable dilution of the original authorial voice in updates. Others want to compare/contrast. I am curious whether there were any changes because of changing cultural norms or if it's all just adding on more history.

As for the book, I expected to be bored to death but it's actually quite engaging.

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