A Drawing And Story For Kids Of Any Age

Hi!

As I shared in my last post—I've recently been speaking with a niece who now has three young children, and so they've been in my thoughts as I've been sketching. 

Today, I'll share a new sketch and story I wrote to go along with it, that I created with them in mind

BTW—I freely admit being influenced by Bill Peet (Disney Artist and author of popular children's books such as Huge Harold) — and Shel Silverstein. (author of The Giving Tree and many other best sellers).

'Mumbo And Riley' - Copyright 2019 - Jephyr! - All Rights Reserved

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Here's my rhyming tale to go with this pic—although I may continue to tweak it a bit:

Best Friends

A Story About Two Unlikely Circus Pals

Copyright 2019 - Jephyr! - All Rights Reserved

Mumbo was an elephant, as big as she could be—and Riley was a rabbit, and tiny, you can see.

Mumbo looked out for Riley—and kept him safe from harm—and Riley helped Mumbo practice tricks—and they both felt loved and warm.

Riley would sit on Mumbo’s trunk and look her in the eye—and say “You can do it”—to every trick that she would try.

Then as they slept at night—with tender loving care—Mumbo’d guard her sleeping friend—the little, snoring hare.

Each new day, Riley helped Mumbo, until the sun went down—and, in turn, no mean ole dog would dare chase Riley ‘round.

And when their circus came to town—people came from miles around—and loved to watch their happy act—until the tents came down.

No one heard what Riley said, 'cause they’d laugh, and cheer so loud:  “You can do it, Dear!  Way to go!  You make me VERY proud!”

But one trick made Mumbo fear—that she might take a fall—raising one leg high—as she’d balance on three balls.

But Riley’d say, “Look at me,” right in Mumbo’s ear—“It’s just like we practiced. You can do it, Dear!”

And you know what?  

Mumbo always could—‘cause Riley believed she would.

Yes, they were unlikely friends—different as night and day—but they loved each other—in each and every way.

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