illustrations - if cows could fly

Each illustration has a unique poem. Click on the illustrations below to see a larger version.

ali (the) gator

If you have toothache, what's better than a friend with a can opener...

andré the ostrich

André was a romantic fellow, but sadly was also very short sighted..

benjamin barnacle

If you think Ben was sharp, wait until you meet his brothers...

bertie the bunny

If it sounds strange, but it tastes good - then it's not...

bryan the lion

A shy noble fellow, finds a new way to "catch" his lunch...

carruthers

That's one way to move faster...

colin the codfish

It's not always easy to sleep on the seabed...

swordfish cyril

A friendly fast fish - but perhaps not in the same swimming pool...

dino (the) saurus

Dino had his priorities right - family first, football second...

enzo the elephant

Exciting and always at high speed, who needs a steering wheel...

george the frog

A bit of a loner, but still happy...

gerald the giraffe

Strong winds didn't worry Gerald, as he always used a life vest...

hedgehog hannah

If you can't shout it, flag it...

henry the hog

Decides to change his diet - and is very happy with the result...

ishmael the snail

When speed is not an option, but taste is...

jimmy the laughing hyena

Do you know how Jimmy received his strange name...?

armadillo joe

Armadillo Joe never had any hair, and suffered in cold weather...

keith the parrot

Just like any child - but his Mum still loved him...

lenny the lizard

Lenny was a techno freak, and that's not easy with long claws...

lucy the goat

Lucy was not like other goats, but lucky with the weather...

lukas the lemming

He stood on the cliff top, but had a very good reason to not jump off...

mark the maggot

You may not like a rotten apple - but others may...

neil the eel

Smiling is healthy - unless you are underwater at the time...

ollie the octopus

Now that's what I call an advantage when playing football...

percy fitz roberts

Normal is out, fun and loving is definitively in...

rhino pete

Secret of a good day, is starting with a good breakfast...

philip the fox

If you've got it, then use it - and Philip was a master of his game...

priscilla

Beautiful Priscilla now brings a smile to all those she touches...

quentin

So why can't our furniture be romantic...

little robin

If you can hear but not see, sit down and wait, and it will come to you...

rocky the horse

If your horse doesn't knit, that's maybe because he has no pyjamas...

seagull stuart

Seagulls who laugh last, laugh loudest...

seahorses

They may not be able to run, but who needs to run if you are free...

simon the salmon

Was very proud of his bright pink vest, but sadly not for long...

stine the starfish

Simply beautiful...

teddy

Teddy was not a watchdog, but she had a big heart...

toby the toad

Toby was stronger than most, but loved to pose by the pool...

ulf the wolf

Don't stand alone, when you can dance together...

vicky the squirrel

It's all about getting your priorities right...

wendy the seaweed

Bad hair days also exist under water...

x the balloon

Here today, gone tomorrow - treat your friends with respect and love...

the shoe

What would you do if you had three feet and only two shoes...?

my yellow umbrella

He has no name, but doesn't complain...

if cows could fly

And if they really could fly...

a snail has no wings

Please don't disturb snails with "L" plates - they are still learning...

the way you are

It's easy to forget that there are many types of perfect...

swimming in line

Following is easy, leaving is harder, but returning home is best...

wash !

The most under-rated fun activity, for familys to play together...

colour

When the sun goes down, who switches off the colour...

numbers

So is he first - or last...