my heart is like a zoo

Two of the most amazing things about this country we live in - cold, clean drinking fountains, and PUBLIC LIBRARIES. I've been back from Africa some 13 years now, and I still can't quite get over how remarkable this is.

Anyway, Ellie & I were at the Richmond Public Library today when we came across this little gem - My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall. It's not quite as good without his simple, beautiful illustrations, but here's the text in its entirety.

My heart is like a zoo - 
eager as a beaver,
steady as a yak,
hopeful as a hungry heron fishing for a snack...
silly as a seal,
rugged as a moose,
happy as a herd of hippos drinking apple juice.
Snappy as a crab,
angry as a bear,
bothered as a bull with a hornet in its hair.
Cool as a penguin,
crafty as a fox,
quiet as a caterpillar wearing knitted socks.
Frightened as a rabbit,
jumpy as a frog,
gloomy as a lone coyote walking in the fog.
Brave as a lion,
thoughtful as an owl,
peaceful as portly walrus lounging on a towel.
Cozy as a clam,
chatty as a jay,
tired as a zookeeper who's had a busy day.

I resonated more than just a bit with this, all but that last line. For that, I'm just grateful that there's Another who keeps my zooey heart in His hands. Of, for grace to remember that at the end of every day!

So thanks be to God for public libraries and sweet children's books that remind me of what's true...

Go here for a preview, or go to your own amazing public library and check out the whole thing...

http://myheartislikeazoo.com/