An unexpected friendship sparks between Madame Louise Bodot and her pet boa constrictor in Tomi Ungerer’s endearing story Crictor. “It’s about unexpected surprises, the beauty of embracing the unknown, friendship and acceptance of everyone’s uniqueness,” says Sarah Tesla, Founder and Managing Director of Make - a digital creative agency.
As the proud owner of the coolest French bulldog in town, we can understand why Sarah has an affinity for an unconventional story about the relationship between a quirky animal lover and her extraordinary pet. As significant as it is today, this book also takes Sarah “back to grade 2, where I’d be sporting a bowl haircut, a knitted sweater made by my Babcia and dangling my feet off the couch.”
The best books often help shape our point of view on the world and influence who we become. This sentiment rings true for Sarah, the inquisitive, independent kid always looking for unusual adventures: “Reading touches all layers of our consciousness, helping to make us more complete.”
Sarah’s book label reads , “Dear Reader, Life’s stories are written in many languages and told by many different perspectives. Enjoy!”
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A Good Book Drive is an annual book drive to bring stories to a new generation of readers, and support kids in need of new books. Running through the month of November, A Good Book Drive will be inspiring Vancouverites to purchase a new copy of their favorite kids’ book and deliver it to set locations throughout the city. At these drop off locations you can personalize your donation with a special bookplate, sharing the story of why that book is special to you. All books will be donated to this year’s book drive recipient, One to One: A Children’s Literacy Program. Share your favourite stories with A Good Book Drive onTwitter, Facebook and Instagram. |
