succeeding my deliciously satisfying lunch of turkey, cream and strawberries... i, like most days, retreated to my blanket for a mid afternoon nap. what, to my delight, did i happen upon? a pairing of literary delights! these vividly illustrated lovelies boast adorable stories and poems for the kitten in us all. of course mommy had to assist me in the turning of the pages...thumblessness is a real grievance. but, i did manage to type the following excerpt from The Black Cat Book to share with you:

Going To Market

When Mr. Cat and Mrs. Cat a marketing-do-go,

The little kittens find it fun to go with them also,

And if the kits are very good, their parents do not fail

To buy them at the sweet-stuff stall a

sugar-mouse's tail.

though i took much delight in the hardcover surprises, it was a nap i came here for. thus, a nap i must take. might i borrow the use of your thumbs to move these books? i tend to require the entire blanket for my pre and post nap stretch:)

p.s. mommy purchased both books at laughingelephant.com. be certain to take a peek at the website; one can lay their fingers on delightful vintage postcards, notebooks, books, etc.