Janell Cannon’s books were very important to me as a child. They helped foster a love for all animals, not just the small cute ones. Her illustrations also continue to inspire me to this day.
Stellaluna was one of my favorite books growing up! I had the book and the little stuffed animal of Stellaluna, which I made a snow jacket for so I could bring her outside in the winter without her getting ‘cold’ (i.e. messed up from being played with so much). I still have her! Here she is with all the other bat stuffed animals I’ve collected over the years.
Stellaluna was the only book about bats that wasn’t just straight up facts, and helped foster a love for bats in me as a child. To this day, bats are one of my favorite animals. I donate every year to conservation efforts for bats, and I linger at the bat exhibit at the Denver zoo to watch these adorable little things flitter about. Thanks Jannell Cannon for making this wonderful book!
50 book asks
the adventures of huckleberry finn: do you think kids or their parents are responsible for their beliefs?
the alchemist: what are your current plans for the future? will you be upset if they don't work out?
alice's adventures in wonderland: how do you react to absurd situations?
and then there were none: do you think murderers deserve to die?
artemis fowl: how much do you depend on technology?
beowulf: is it always worthwhile to hear both sides of an argument?
the canterbury tales: if someone is hypocritical, do you point it out?
cat's cradle: do you think it's better to believe a lie than to live with an unpleasant truth?
charlotte's web: what's your favorite art form?
coraline: if you could change your family, what would you change?
the crucible: how heavily do you depend on others when forming opinions?
fahrenheit 451: do you think there's any knowledge that should be kept secret?
the fault in our stars: if you could have one conversation before you died, who would you talk to and what would you say?
flowers for algernon: how much potential do you think you have?
frankenstein: is it wise for humans to attempt to create life?
the giver: talk about a favorite memory
the great gatsby: what would you sacrifice for money?
harry potter: if you could bring someone back from the dead, would you? if so, who would it be?
the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy: what do you think is the meaning of life?
the hobbit: do you think the average person has the potential to be a hero?
holes: if someone poor stole from someone rich, who would you sympathize with?
howl's moving castle: how quickly do you form opinions about other people?
the hunger games: would you kill someone if they planned to kill you?
identical: how clear is your perception of reality?
the importance of being earnest: are you flattered or annoyed by gentlemanly behavior?
inferno: do you think you belong in hell? why or why not?
jonathan livingston seagull: is perfection a good goal?
the joy luck club: describe your family
jurassic park: do you think it's wrong to use animals as attractions and accessories?
the kite runner: if you could, what social issue would you spread awareness about?
les misérables: do you think people should revolt if the government is corrupt?
life of pi: if you were stranded, would you be able to take care of yourself?
the lightning thief: what would you be the god/goddess of?
the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe: if you could start a new life in a new world, would you?
lord of the flies: what motivates you best?
lord of the rings: is it important to work for the greater good of the world?
of mice and men: would you kill your closest friend to save them from a worse fate?
the perks of being a wallflower: does listening to other people's problems help you or weigh you down?
the phantom of the opera: how much do you judge others on physical appearance?
pride and prejudice: are you romantic?
the princess bride: what's your best feature?
a raisin in the sun: what is your most important possession?
romeo and juliet: have you ever done anything ridiculous for love? what?
stargirl: do you value uniqueness?
the taming of the shrew: would you be willing to be in a relationship with someone who is very dominant?
the tell-tale heart: is there anything you feel guilty about right now? what?
to kill a mockingbird: do you believe something has value simply because it's beautiful?
twilight: how consistent are your feelings about people close to you?
watership down: do you think your right to life is any greater than an animal's?
the westing game: if you died now, what would you want to happen to your possessions?
this is genuinely the most beautiful thing i have ever seen
This is a book store called El Ateneo in Buenos Aires, Argentina! You can have coffee while sitting on the stage. One of my favorite places in my city.
It’s a BOOKSTORE?!
there are balconies where you can sit to read too
and that’s the stage where you can have a coffee :)
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