Welcome to Litsy!

Getting ready to take the kittens to get adopted (NOT ready 😭) so I gave them a bath. They were not amused whatsoever but it wasn‘t as bad as I thought it‘d be. Left to right: Butterbean, Cera, Bear & Nougat.
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it‘s bathtime! lots of
cattitude to go around —
now we‘re freshershest. 🧼🐈‍⬛

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #catsoflitsy #kittens #butterbean #cera #bear #nougat

“But the sea was full of wonderful creatures, and as he swam from marvel to marvel Swimmy was happy again.“

I would use this book to inspire students to create art with water color, and teach them about the ways a paint brush can be used to create shapes and feelings. I would talk about the intentionality it takes to use water color paintings.

The illustrator uses shapes and lines to create different animals in the ocean. She uses the organization of shapes to create great sea of fish, creating a realistic, yet painting vibe. The colors add a calming feature to the book.

“Never had there been such a feast. Never had the peasants tasted such soup. And fancy, made from stones!”

This book could be used in the beginning of the school year to encourage students that each have things to offer in a classroom community.

Picture Book, published in 1947

The illustrator of this book uses many curvy lines that portray all characters being contributing and involvement in making the soup.

“But the sea was full of wonderful creatures, and as he swam from marvel to marvel Swimmy was happy again.“

With my last name being Fisher, I absolutely loved how this book focused on a fish and how beautiful the illustrations are. I will absolutely add this to my classroom library.

Leo Lionni‘s Swimmy (1963) is a timeless tale of courage and teamwork. The watercolor and collage art brings the ocean vividly to life, from glowing jellyfish to dark rocks. Lionni‘s color choices highlight Swimmy‘s difference, while the final image—small fish forming one giant fish—shows the strength of unity. The art deepens the story, making it both powerful and unforgettable.