Richard Scarry

One my favorite childhood authors. I spent hours pouring over his books and loving all the detailed animal worlds he created. Upon coming across one of his books recently, I was astounded at how perfect he'd be for Burning Man. This book was only about "cars and trucks and things that move" but check out a few of the examples! Fruit and vegetable cars. Man, Richard was way ahead of his time. I was particularly tickled by Mistress Mouse Repairs; a tiny mousey who drives around and fixes huge trucks that burly cats and bears drive. The detail you discover when you flip a page and find her empty tow truck. You have to hunt around and find who she's fixing. Fabulous!!

No wonder I love Burning Man. I grew up with the spirit!

This inspired Dav and I to consider converting his "Java Fu" car into a cheese car and drive around dressed as mice. Wouldn't that be the best??