Life is Just a Chair of Bowlies

by Mary Engelbreit

Illustrations with selected quotes and rhyming text offer advice on life.

Genres: Art, Poetry

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1992

About the author

Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary’s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.

Mary’s New York Times bestselling The Night Before Christmas is part of the holiday tradition for families across the country. Other beloved additions to a child’s first bookshelf are her New York Times bestselling Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose and Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales, which are perfect companions to this volume.

Reviews

[Alexis Spring · Rating 4 out of 5]

“for every goodness given returns a hundredfold…”
so much wisdom for such a tiny little book. very wholesome and sweet.🫶🏼

[寿理 宮本 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short poem set to various pieces of artwork by the author, with one line or two on the left page of a spread, and a related piece of artwork on the right page. It's cute but doesn't have a particular story or anything, mostly an inspirational piece/art collection.

I tagged "talking animals" because one piece is of an elder owl coaching the younger owl (parent/child?), and both are wearing glasses and clothes. I just don't have a more elegant way to describe "animals that act like people even if they don't have speaking lines."

[Colleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely little book of inspirational thoughts accompanied by Mary Engelbreit's beautiful artwork. Here's a favorite thought: "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." Marcel Proust

[Mandi Lucci · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so cute and tiny.

[Jane B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute illustrations, will make a nice little gift book.

[beef]

read on the toilet at a friends house. refreshing morning read teehee

[Victoria & David Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Vic read it.

[Holly]

A cute little collection of pictures and thoughts.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short little book of happy thoughts.

[Camille Luz Motto · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect little book to carry with you, wherever you go. Contains : wise advices on life and inspiring pictures.

[Don Gubler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute