Hodgepodge, Mishmash, and Jumble
A lively literary collection of stories, poems, jokes, musings, drawings, cartoons, tall tales, short jokes, and wide horizons for curious readers of all sizes.
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Illustrated by George Peters
Born with a Beard
A funny, family-centered story illustrated by George Peters.
A family tale about a baby who was born with a beard, told by the bearded one himself.
About the Book
Born with a Beard
Born with a Beard tells the story of a baby who, yes, was born with a beard. This is the tale of his family, told by the bearded one, from the unusual moment of his birth up to the time he speaks his first, momentous words.
Dad battles a blizzard. Mom gets her hair done. Sister has designs on France. Gambling, fitness, romance--this family has it all!
Notes & Praise
“Practically perfect.”
— Mary Poppins
“'All families resemble one another.' How could I be so mistaken?”
— Leo Tolstoy
“This bedtime story kept me up all night.”
— famous anonymous author
“Seriously, this is a book for all ages.”
— Jimmy, a neighbor
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