So I was 8 when I "wrote" this book. It was quite a prolific year for me, book wise. I was on fire.
Inspired by a twitter conversation I had with the lovely Shayna of The Cabin House, I thought I would share this book with you.
My grandfather had died, so naturally why wouldn't I illustrate the experience. For the record I did actually make it as a hardcover by using cardboard and wallpaper samples. It was amazing.
"When my grandfather was sleeping he had a hardatack. And he
died. When my aunt came over with her friend. She sat down with
us and watched T.V. And my Aunt was talked about it. I was
very curious. I asked her friend what they were talking about. Then
the nexed dat dad told me and I burst out crying. And my mom asked me if
I wanted to go to his funeral. I never saw a dead
person. I said yes. And before The funeral. My sister did not really
understand so she could not come with us. So she had sophia to babysit her. I was the
only kid at my grandfathers funeral. and there were limosines.
every where and they had electric windows. And I was squished
be my father. My father say the limosine almost looked like a pool I
laufed so hard. I cryed agin I came back
we were going to my nanny's (grandmother). Her kitten died and I cried
even more. The End of the horrible day!!
this is amazing sara!
i made a similar type of book called: "why would a frog be buried in a haunted cemetery?"
but it's not as feelings- based as this masterpiece is!
Posted by: jenene | 01/28/2010 at 11:04 AM
jenene! please tell me you still have it! scan it in i want to see it!
Posted by: Lost Bird Found | 01/29/2010 at 10:46 AM
omg i am so in love with you now (and i thought it was henry i fell for???). :)
i made a wallpaper sample book, too! although mine was about ice skating and size 11 feet. long story.
(for the record, i wear a size 6 and have no balance, so it wasn't an early memoir)
Posted by: erin / dfm | 08/06/2010 at 07:54 PM