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  • Dogs
    I can't believe your human doesn't let you drive.

    It's a dog eat dog world. But these guys are the ambassadors of a different way - the friendly way. Is yours a sable? or a Taurus? Mine's a Sable... Can I borrow your bandana? We're goin... More »

  • Bunny (with permission from John Michael Kohler Art Center)
    Happy Moments, Hoppy Moments, I’m Glad I Found You

    It is the Year of the Rabbit. It is springtime, that’s when the rabbits and the flowers come out. He’s holding a bunny rabbit. It’s not a real one. Maybe it is! Maybe it’s the Easter Bunny... More »

  • Jumping Cowboy
    He's Got His Horse

    He’s got long legs. Oh boy! He sure is jumping. He is into the music. His name is Jumping Joe or Jumping Jack. He is in Texas. He is on his guitar, or maybe a violin. He’s no Gene Autry, ... More »

  • Pies
    Pie Surprise

    Although a crowd waited eagerly for Alice and Gert to declare that the pie table was open for business, pie placement cannot be rushed. These two friends had taken charge of the pie table back in 1... More »

  • Woman at the Beach
    Pretty Lady Standing in the Water

    (TOLD by Virginia, 87) This is on a beach - almost looks like snow. Is it snow? It would be hard for me to decide - I think. From looking at her clothes,it looks like Spring cause she is without ... More »

  • Traveling Baby
    Good as Good Can Be or Baby in the Bag

    The baby, the baby in the bag, the bay in the bag. Now you know where babies come from! The baby has a nice smile. The baby is a boy. I think it is a girl. It's a boy. His name is Traveling Thomas ... More »

  • Traveling Baby
    Traveling Baby

    The traveling baby appeared out of nowhere, in his own suitcase on the platform of the train station in Topeka. No one knew what his name was, so they decided to call him Sam, after Samsonite, ... More »

  • Traveling Baby
    Peek-a-boo Baby

    This is lover-boy, he's always a happy boy. Look at him grin from ear to ear. He looks so happy. Somebody has been tickling his chin. He thinks he's going on a trip with his family. More »

  • Beach
    Lucky for Jill

    She is Jumping Jill. She's a show-off! She's at the Atlantic Ocean. She's from San Fransisco. Is she from Denver? She's from the Old Country. She's catching something. It look like she's... More »

  • Dogs
    All Friends

    On a sunny Sunday in Milwaukee, two cars stopped at a stop light. There was a dog in each car that needed some air and so they stuck their heads out the window and to their surprise found each oth... More »

  • Walking
    Going Seperate Ways

    It is autumn and getting colder. There is grass in the background. We see a mother or a sister, and she just said something to a boy. “I hope he looks back this way” she says to herself. These ... More »

  • Dice
    Playing games with Marcella and Betty

    The two girls are Marcella and Betty. They are at Potowotami playing games. They look happy. They are feeling lucky. They are having some fun. They are big spenders, two wealthy ladies. They are bo... More »

  • Dogs
    Dogs are people to

    The dog on the left is named Nancy. The dog on the right is named Elvis. They dogs are trying to make a date. They want to have a date to go to the movies. Eddie is driving Nancy and Alfreda is dri... More »

  • Pies
    Table of Goodies

    Merry Josephine(on the right)and her sister Mary (on the left) are getting the kids' plates ready. "Merry" Josephine, as she is called because she was born on Christmas, is a good seamstress, taug... More »

  • Man in Dryer
    Stay Out of the Dryer!

    Silly Sam is in the dryer. He is washing his shoes.He has a hot date! His face is pretty ugly! He needs a bath. He'll have to get out carefully. Next time, take off your shoes first! created du... More »

  • Boy with Cookie Jar
    Sneaking A Cookie

    The boys name is Mikie and he is about 7 years young. Mikie sneaked in the kitchen and found something good. Mom is in the basement doing laundry. Rollie thinks he's eating dog biscuits, but some ... More »

  • Christmas Mailman
    A Surprise

    Orville the mailperson. So he is sorting out the mail to put in the slot. He's making sure he has the right packages for the house. He is happy and thinking about the people that will be getting it... More »

  • Woman with Guitar
    Jessica With Her Guitar So Pretty and So New

    Jessica, a girl who likes to play guitar Jessica, she's a princess She sits on a neighbor's bench Autumn leaves everywhere On the bench On the floor Fence behind her There's a house there... More »

  • Cards 3 (with permission of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center)
    I smell a rat!

    That's Mabel and Sue. Sue is the one who is laughing. Mabel is Sue's aunt. Or she is her daughter. One thing for sure, Sue knows Mabel because she is laughing. Mabel is mad at Sue. She's mad b... More »

  • Woman with Guitar
    Sweet Sophie

    Never met a woman so dressed in blue. She's called Sweet Sophie, who woulda knew? Strumming the guitar on a nice fall day. People passing by, but nobody say "hey". Sweet Sophie, Sweet Sophi... More »

  • Woman at the Beach
    Beach Dress Fool’s Play

    We’re at the beach in Atlantic City, NJ. See those pants hanging on the line--way in back? They’re drying there because there are no clothes dryers at the beach! (Arleen) It’s 1918--WOW--maybe ... More »

  • Holiday
    Chanukah On Leave

    It's 1 pm on a brisk afternoon, in the 1940s, or maybe even 2010. A soldier on leave from Ft. Dix, New Jersey is outside his barracks, or a schoolhouse. He's got time, you can see from the one stri... More »

  • Dancing
    Dancing with the Band

    She has skinny legs and she's doing the dance. Her name is Betty Jones. She is at a football game dancing in front of the band in Williamsburg Virginia. Betty is doing the peppermint twist. Sh... More »

  • Boy with Cookie Jar
    STEVE'S STORY, OR TALE OF THE MISSING COOKIES

    This young lad took the cookie container without Mom's knowing or permission. Even the dog knows he's doing something wrong. He's hiding somewhere in the house where Mom doesn't go very ofte... More »

  • Dogs
    Ralph and Ginger: Love at First Sight

    Ralph: Hey there! My name is Ralph what is your name beautiful? Ginger: Well hello there Old Yellor!! My name is Ginger, pleased to meet you! How are you this morning? you look very very very very... More »

  • Man with Chickens
    Chicken Man

    Warm and sunny day in Mexico, Penny is the chicken man. He is wearing cut overalls with a bright white, and yellow shirt. Penny is marching with the chickens, like a army. Getting dark, he pu... More »

  • Cowgirl
    She's Ready

    Her name is Sara. The story takes place in Colorado. It is 1955. Sara is getting ready to rope a horse. She is looking toward the herd of wild horses. She is feeling relaxed and confident. She ... More »

  • Dancing
    Untitled Story

    It's the middle of the town square, it's Wednesday, Hump Day Millicent couldn't stop herself from doing the twist. It's almost over, she's almost free - he was a rotten husband anyway! She is a... More »

  • Walking with Umbrella
    Walking in the Rain

    She was crossing the street and coming from the other side. She was leaving and not going back again. She was walking with an umbrella. Perhaps she is going to the drugstore or shopping. Or she... More »