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| Billie Silvey |
| An eclectic website about Women, Christianity, History, Culture and the Arts--and anything else that comes to mind. |
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| July 2009 |
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| Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies |
| Children’s books and cartoon shows are important around our house, and few have been as popular as Charlie and Lola. The characters were created by Lauren Child, and though aimed at children 3-7, also are popular with adults.
Real children's voices speak the lines, with Charlie narrating, introducing himself and his little sister. At 7, Charlie is very much the big brother as he tries to teach his little sister Lola, 4, about life. "I have this little sister, Lola. She is small and very funny. Lola loves reading and she really loves books. But at the moment there is one book that is extra specially special." he says. My first encounter with Charlie and Lola came when I saw But Excuse Me, That Is My Book, an account of the siblings' trip to the library to check out Lola’s favorite book, Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies. When Lola discovers that someone else has borrowed the book, she is distressed. There is no other book so good as Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies. "You see, Charlie, the bugs are quite buggy and the butterflies are really beautiful and the beetles are. . . very silly." The cartoon series, first broadcast on the BBC, was adapted by Tiger Aspect. It uses a collage technique employing paper and fabric cutouts and real textures. This month's website features articles on Lola's favorite beetles, bugs and butterflies, including the basic types of insects, the science of entomology, and metamorphosis I hope you enjoy it. Write me at b.silvey@sbcglobal.net with your memories of insects and summer. |