"Python's Party" by Brian Wildsmith

In this colorful story, hungry Python desires a meal, but the animals, knowing of his hunger, stay away from him. He devises a way to trick the animals into coming near him, and uses their love of fun and entertainment to get them in his belly.
Brian Wildsmith has written a number of books, and I love them all, but this book has such a strange story, and a very backward ending. I actually feel sorry for Python...he never wins.
The illustrations are beautiful, and this book is really a joy to look at. Someone handed down this book to us- thanks!
Bowden loves the tricks the animals do, but especially loves it when Elephant steps on Python's tail. Apparently he does not feel for Python the way I do.

Lucy likes to chew on this book.
(Oxford University, 1991)

"Jellybeans for Breakfast" by Miriam Young, illustrated by Beverly Komoda

This book, selling for between 200 to 279 dollars online, was one of my favorites as a child. I don't own it, and before I knew how rare it was or how much it cost, I searched all the Barnes and Nobles, Borders and B. Daltons I could find. I never found it, until I went online and saw how many people loved this book as a child, and now want to own it.
So why is it out of print?
The book is wonderful- full of "what-if"s and treehouses. If I were to write a children's book, it would probably be like this one. In looking it up, you'll find it used as an example of fanciful thinking, of idealism, and of fun, fun, fun.
Bowden has no opinion about this book, and neither does Lucy. Someday I will find this book for 50 cents at a yard sale, print copies of it for all, and NOT SELL IT. What does that say about me?
(Atheneum, 1968)