Just thought I’d lighten the day just a bit with photos from my presentation last January at Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas. Imagine my delight when I realized that one of the members in that community had made cardboard zoo animals reflecting the illustrations in my bilingual picture book, The Woodcutter’s Gift.

It was an awesome job that must have taken hours of work. My sincere thanks to the artist. I took photos of the lion, zebra, tiger, giraffe, and turtle as I stood next to the cardboard images. I was also given an educational tour of the zoo where I took numerous photos. The day was beautiful, and the grounds were packed with young and old alike.

My kudos to the staff of Gladys Porter Zoo who hosted this event for the community.  

Thought for the day: “Cherish your human connections – your relationship with friends and family.” — Barbara Bush