Emphasizing the importance of water, Blake sets this story in the desert where water is scarce. Mr. Filkins sets off through the desert on a journey to his 90th birthday party. On the way, he avoids two terrifying creatures, the snerg and the clutterbunk, but comes face to face with the "fearsome zagobert." However, this ominous beast was laid out flat on the ground from dehydration. The old man shared his water, reviving the zagobert, who grabbed him and flew him the rest of the way to his destination. The party welcomed everyone by serving lots of cake, accompanied by lots of water. The final illustration shows Mr. Filkins and the zagobert celebrating with several glasses of this precious resource.
Lynette Suckow, Superiorland Preview Center, Marquette, MI
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