In a world where so much can be explained through science and rational thought, it's nice to know there's always a little something that escapes logic - and that no matter how educated we are, most of us still avoid walking under a ladder and feel a sense of dread when we break a mirror. But where and how did these strange ideas begin? From the curse of the lottery winners to the good feng shui of a local restaurant, this quirky, wacky, weird and wonderful collection of superstitions uncovers the truth about some of our most familiar beliefs, as well as others that are much stranger. It turns out that everywhere in the world, people still put their trust in luck, magic, and mystery.
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Hi, can i ask you something? I’m looking for children books with “scary” animal illustrations like the big bad wolf (or a fox) eating pigs (or seven kids or "Red Riding hood" or birds in "Chicken Little" or duck in "Peter and the wolf") or being pictured with a fat stomach. Could be any other animal as well. Have you seen any book of this sort? Any sort of help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Great blog, by the way!
nelly
You might want to try the Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey, The Dangerous Alphabet by Neil Gaiman, The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman, or Frenzied Fauna by Michel Gagne.
I'm not sure if Where the Wild Things Are would count, but it's a thought.
If I think of anything else, I'll let you know!
Thanks for your help!
nelly
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