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Victor Hugo in his library working on Les Miserables.
The Pevensie children at the Train Station. The Chronicles of Narnia
The children flee as Mrs. Macready makes her way forward with a tour group. The Chronicles of Narnia
Edmund was smug, but it didn’t last long. The Chronicles of Narnia
The Professor uses logic to help the duo understand why Lucy can be trusted. The Chronicles of Narnia
“Rats! They fought the dogs and killed the cats…And ate the cheeses out of the vats.” The Pied Piper of Hamelin
“I chiefly use my charm on creatures that do people harm, The mole and toad and newt and viper; And people call me the Pied Piper.” The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Heidi book cover
Heidi buries her hot cloak in the back of the cupboard. Heidi
Heidi enjoys an Alpen supper with Grandfather. Heidi
Heidi twirls in the wind beneath the firs while grandfather looks on. Heidi
Milo receives a strange package. The Phantom Tollbooth
Milo and Tock drive in their new car to Dictionopolis. The Phantom Tollbooth
Milo and Tock find themselves in the center of a tangle of letters when Humbug and Spelling Bee fight. The Phantom Tollbooth
Dr. Dissonance concocts the awfullest sounds ever heard. The Phantom Tollbooth
Milo, Tock, and Humbug seek to recover lost sounds to heal the rift. The Phantom Tollbooth
Sisters Rhyme and Reason agree to return to Wisdom with Milo. The Phantom Tollbooth
Bakery errand boy
Bakery worker with little sister
Family gallery of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and their children. Book Idea
Albert and his sons build a miniature fort to surprise mum for her birthday. Book Idea
The children’s garden plots. Book Idea
Queen Victoria’s children baking in their miniature Swiss cottage playhouse. Book Idea
Queen Victoria’s children immersed in nature at their House Museum. Book Idea
Little girl hears garden statue sigh. Longwood Gardens
Two Roman boys steal a loaf of bread but will not get away lightly.
German schoolhouse in 1800s.
Madame Lucie adoring her mother in her portrait. Madame Lucie
Lucie tends to the guests each night, practicing the art of conversation. Madame Lucie
Crab fest at the beach.
Turtle Character and movement.
Imagined book cover for Betty Crocker.
Goethe in his kitchen as a boy. Book Idea
Lucie’s mother as Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen. Madame Lucie
Attending a night at the opera. Madame Lucie
Cover for book about the Beach. Book Idea.
Supporting character exploration.
Troop of Dogs, The White Cat.
London children being shipped away to the countryside during WWII.
Fancy ball at Versailles. Madame Lucie
The Bastille is stormed! Madame Lucie
Diggory hated the stiff Eton collar he had to wear at school. The Magician’s Nephew
Lucie gets a proper education. Madame Lucie
Rationing makes for a weary, anxious life. Madame Lucie
Spread for book about the beach. Book Idea
Character with emotions page.
Boy, Grandpa, and cat with broken leg.
What do I carry in my purse?
Orchestra Warming Up