Tuesday 15 February 2011

It's official. Mini Racer is rolling & being devoured...

Woke up my computer today to happen upon a-once-in-a-lifetime feast of a review
for a picture book I've mentioned before but which is officially launched today with Bloomsbury US and UK.

http://jamarattigan.livejournal.com/510925.html

I've never met Jama but I'm so glad to have discovered her Alphabet Soup blog about two great creative obsessions - kid's books and food.   Hilarious to discover whole new drama enfold in a kind of afterword,  when Little Ted tucks into a 3D version of my Mini Racer mouse's cheese car - in real cheese (don't miss that picture!)

I'm sure Mini Racer author  Kristy Dempsey, Jama and I would have such fun planning a Mini Racer party for a bunch of kids - of all ages...
Anyone want to book us?
If not I'll have a go in Photoshop when I've more time.  (Happen to be buying a house this week!)

Following Jama's real life lead, in addition to my drawings, I'd bring a few more bits and pieces to play with:

 - a French "Langue de Chat" for Snail's skateboard

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 -  a British Cadbury's Flake chocolate log for the Racer Owl family to ride on.



- some spare tyres



-  and we'd get rolling on top of some wide tape with road markings and all.  I must thank Paris-based illustrator friend Jeanne de Sainte Marie  (who, incidentally, started off in automotive design)  for this great gift.


According to the label, this Road tape is called : A Path to the Future.  
And it continues:  "This Tape will enhance any package and expand your enjoyment of life".

What a great start!



3 comments:

jama said...

Yes, a Mini Racer foodie party would be fun! Love those flake chocolate logs, and that road tape is too cool! I feel like rolling a couple of those spare tires down some of that tape right now :). I discover something new every time I look at your illustrations. :)

*off to eat some cheese*

Jane Singleton Paul said...

Congratulations, Bridget, on a rollicking departure. It was great meeting you in Paris in December. Best of luck with this book, and more! 8-D

Sue Porter said...

Fantastic book buzzing with life and energy, now who does that remind me of . . . Oh yes - you Bridget! XXX