Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Sri Delima Rides Again

MPH Publishing's reissues of Adibah's Amin's As I Was Passing and As I Was Passing II (compilations of her column that appeared in the New Straits Times in the 70s and 80s) were launched this morning at Uncle Chilli's PJ Hilton.

Amir I was very happy to see Amir (left) there. He's my friend and partner in picture book crime (and here we look like we're Siamese twins). He also ilustrated the new covers for As I Was Passing.

Gim_2 This (right) is Gim Ean, my best friend at the Star.

Adi Here I am (left), being an author-groupie.

Eric_3 And this (right) is Eric Forbes, my editor at MPH Publishing.

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Picture/Board Book of the Month

  • June 2008: Jenny Wagner (Author) & Ron Brooks (Illustrator): John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat

    June 2008: Jenny Wagner (Author) & Ron Brooks (Illustrator): John Brown, Rose and the Midnight Cat
    John Brown is an old English sheep dog. He belongs to Rose, an old widow, and is a deeply devoted companion. Says Rose, "We are all right, John Brown. Just the two of us. You and me." But one night, Rose notices a cat in the garden. A midnight cat. She is fascinated by the cat. John Brown doesn't approve. He tells the cat to leave. But Rose wants the cat. She longs for it. She leaves it milk in a bowl, which John Brown tips over. Finally, Rose takes to her bed and declares that she might stay there forever. John Brown is sad and decides that, because he loves Rose so much, he will put up with the midnight cat. This is a strange picture book - quite gloomy and sombre. The midnight cat is slightly sinister - could it be a symbol of death? When John Brown finally allows the cat into the cottage, is he really accepting Rose's death? Perhaps being a true friend includes being able to let go.

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