The Funny Thing - Wanda Gag

The Funny Thing by Wanda Gág / ISBN 9780816642410 / 32-page hardcover, 9.5 X 6.5 inches, from University of Minnesota Press (first published in 1929) *** The whimsical successor to Millions of Cats The Funny Thing is Gág’s follow-up to her well-loved, Millions of Cats. It tells the story of a curious “aminal” that eats children’s dolls. A kindly man named Bobo cannot stand by and allow this to happen. He entices it to eat the concoction “jum-jills.” A happy ending is assured when the Funny Thing discovers he loves them and never eats another doll. "Gág was among the first to create what we now call an artist-concept book--written, designed, and illustrated by one person. Her stories always have a funny twist that appeals to children. Her simplicity appeals in this complex world."--St. Paul Pioneer Press "Her body of children’s books is not large, but each title is a treasure, done in her instantly recognizable style."--Horn Book Magazine Best known for her Newbery Honor winner Millions