2013-01-08

Three birds named Bob

Santa (and his little helpers) brought me many funny, happy and wonderful gifts. One of the sweetest (thank you, Elf M!) was a little book for me and my nephew to read together. It's all about happy animals and counting them.


I wasn't familiar with Sandra Boynton or her work earlier but these animals are just the cutest:"...and my piglet, known as Bob, of course."


" There's my rabbit, Bob, and his bunny wife, Bob"


"... and Bob the bird..."


 ...and my latest birdies, named Bob!

Hello Bob!


Nice to meet you, Bob!


Hi sweet Bob!


These three birds named Bob will fly into my shop during today...And you can go and say hi to them here.

Happy Tuesday!

Yours,
Mia

22 comments:

elf M said...

oh Mia dear...
it's a big surprise to see Bob on your blog! and yes, I'm absolutely delighted to see you are enjoying the book!
You both (You and Sandra) are great artists in my life! and you created another lovely Bob ;)

from elf M :)

Mia said...

Hello dearest Elf M :)

I am so happy you took your new name in use immediately :) and it was given with much much love as your gift has been much treasured and smiled over these January days! Thank you so much, and thank you for the wonderful comment also!

Lovely week and many greetings from snowy Finland!

Yours,
Mia

mynestofyarnandbuttons said...

Oh Mia, I love all your BOB's. And now who is elf M?
Well, anyway, it looks like such a fun book to read with your nephew. I love reading to small children, now my granddaughters correct me if I make a mistake reading. hahaha
Have a lovely day in snowy Finland, soRobin❤ (from snowy Vermont)

humphreycumfycushion said...

Your little birdies are exquisite! Lovely colours too.

Mia said...

Hello sweet Robin,

Elf M is one of the dearest Santa's Little Helpers and dear, dear friend of mine!

Oh yes, I know just what you mean: You're tired, you try to skip a line or two and there you have it, the correction is immediate :)

Have a lovely day!

Yours,
Mia

Mia said...

Hello humphreycumfycushion,

I'm happy to have you visiting me here! Thank you for your lovely comment, all three Bob's are sending some happy tweet-tweets your way!

Lovely Tuesday!

Yours,
Mia

greenrabbitdesigns said...

Bob was my fathers name, he was Robert really but was always known as Bob! :) So I love the name and how wonderful to have so many animals named Bob including bunnies!!!
I love your new little Bob's too. :)
V xxx

Mia said...

Dear Vivienne,

Your dear father is the greatest addition to today's Bob's! And I might just chosen the pages to show you and someone else in mind ;) you know, the pigs and bunnies...

Have a wonderful day!

Yours,
Mia

Jane said...

You know me too well Mia...I had a little squeal when I saw the piglet ;0) What a fab book, I really do love childrens' books... I need to wait for grandchildren now I suppose as no little ones left here. My dear son's middle name is Robert and as a little one we called him Bobby or Bob's as a nickname...much to his annoyance I still sometimes use it ;0) Your new Bob's are the sweetest ....I am sure they will fly straight out of your shop. Such cheerful colours too. Happy Tuesday my dear.
Jane x

Mia said...

Sweetest Jane,

Yet one more precious Bob for today, your "little boy"! I wish there will be many little ones for you to read soon...And you'll be called grandma-Jane!

I said to Vivienne earlier that I chose these pages someone special(s) in mind... And you spotted it right away!

Happy Tuesday!

Yours,
Mia

ANNE said...

Love this book and your pouches, Mia.

I have 2 Uncle Bob's(one on my Mom's side and one on my Dad's side).
It's a classic name here.

A big kiss to L.

Happy new week,
Anne
PlumCreek

Mia said...

Oh my, two more Bobs for today! Thank you for sharing, dear Anne! This book is the cutest, and I am so happy I now know Sandra and her work! She's pretty big at yours?

Have a great day, and best wishes to all of you!

Yours,
Mia

Anonymous said...

Your bob's are super!
Hugs, Myriam

Mia said...

Hello Myriam,

Thank you! My Bob's are blushing here - they've been much liked!

I'm so happy you have you visiting me here - have a lovely day!

Yours,
Mia

Pam said...

I have the best time going through your blog! And the colours are gorgeous. Good to see what I've been missing!
Pxx

Mia said...

Hello Pam,

And lovely to see you!

Happy New Year!

Wishing you the loveliest January days... And see you soon again!

Yours,
Mia

Megumi said...

Mia,
That's so cute. I am going to call my pink ones Bobbie then:)
Megumi

Mia said...

Hello Megumi,

That's lovely - Bob's send lot's of love and happy weekend wishes :)

Yours,
Mia

Anonymous said...

Love Bob (all of them)! Really sweet. Thank you for the birds, they are lovely. I've blogged about it if you are interested :) http://bethbutcher.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/a-lovely-surprise/

Mia said...

Hello Beth,

I am so happy to hear your got the little tweets and they were liked! I just visited your blog and the birds seem to be right at home there, lovely!

Have a happy weekend!

Yours,
Mia

Helen Philipps said...

This book looks like such fun! I love all the Bobs! I enjoy reading to my grandchildren so much, and it's adorable to see how early they have a sense of humour :)
Love your sweet new birdies, so pretty!
Have a happy week, and keep cosy!
Helen x

Mia said...

Hello Helen,

Reading to and with children is simply the best, and I'm sure they'll continue reading more later in life (fingers crossed). All the Bobs send their love, and we all wish you a happy week!

Yours,
Mia

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