I took Frankie to the library downtown yesterday, signed up for a card and made our way to the youth section. The new web based catalog system is superb. The last time I was in a Canadian library they had computers for searching, in fact I think that's all you could do with computers then, that and play Asteroids. Trying to think of some classic titles I spotted a favourite, Where the Wild Things Are (to be made into a film directed by Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers no less). The second to come to mind was the absolutely gorgeous series of books by architect turned children's book author and illustrator Miroslav Sasek. With the help of the librarian, who had never heard the name, we were able to track down two well worn copies of This is Paris, and This is Australia. I remember reading about how six of the original 18 books published were being re-printed, and after telling the librarian she immediately started the request to purchase the entire re-printed collection.

Buying books for Frankie is very hit and miss, but even if she doesn't appreciate Sasek's unique style I'll keep them on my side of the book case until she's ready.

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