tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20712554163276194632024-02-07T00:14:35.591-08:00Zehland Stories and Animal Art for ChildrenThe Adventures of Ferdinand and NinaJanet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-66038959853217867052020-01-31T13:10:00.000-08:002016-05-03T18:44:48.007-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span class="subheading">...two little chicks set out to see the big world</span><br />
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Suddenly, a ripple broke the surface. Up popped a large koi fish. He regarded the two chicks gravely. "What is your kind doing on the pond?" he asked. <a href="http://zehland.blogspot.com/p/about-adventures-in-zehland.html"><span class="readmore">Read about Ferdinand and Nina's Adventures</span></a></blockquote>
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<span class="gallerytext">Zehland (pronounced Zay-land) must seem like a big world to small chicks. Ferdinand and Nina and their four chick friends live at Tulipa Farm with its large barn and barnyard, orchards and fields, meadows brimming with wildflowers, and sheep, goats, cows, pigs and geese.</span>
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<br /><span class="gallerytext">For a newly hatched chick, Ferdinand is a daring one. His impulsive nature prompts him to do the unexpected; one never knows where he will be or what he will do next. This keeps the other chicks at Tulipa Farm on their toes, especially Nina. She adores Ferdinand and follows him everywhere.</span> <a class="readmore" href="http://www.zehland.com/p/ferdinand-and-nina.html">Read More</a></li>
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<br /><span class="gallerytext">Besides Ferdinand and Nina, four other yellow chicks live at Tulipa Farm each with their own personality. Though none of them are quite as adventurous as the two wanderers, they are all close friends. When Ferdinand and Nina go missing, they are the first to try to find them.</span>
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Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-47502712623334847682014-02-11T11:25:00.000-08:002018-07-29T08:44:54.256-07:00A Chickling Ballet - Ferdinand and Nina Baby Chicks Dancing<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It should come as no surprise that dancing a duet in a ballet was not Ferdinand's idea of an adventure. But it certainly was Nina's.
She loved the thought of wearing a pink tutu and a sparkling tiara and
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After completing the study, I paint a 10x8 inch version, changing the chick's position a little bit. This version (the first and last images on this page) is for sale as a fine art print.
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The completed print image is below. Go to my print shop to order this print on paper, canvas or matted and framed under "Wall Art". Or on a coffee mug, greeting card, phone case or tote bag. Have fun! Here is where you can order:<br />
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<br />Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-84411044156856969612013-09-02T14:22:00.000-07:002013-09-03T10:17:09.473-07:00The Colts and the Rams - Football Season in Zehland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="dropcap">L</span>abor Day signals the official start of the football season in Zehland every year. With fall approaching, everyone looks forward to watching their favorite teams play. <br />
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Ferdinand had wanted to be on one of the teams, but he realized that as the only chick, he would have been trampled by the larger animals, so he just watches like everyone else.<br />
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Nina likes to watch the game too especially when her favorite team, the Colts, are playing (they wear pink and purple, so naturally they are her favorite).<br />
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The colts have the ball! They wear helmets to play because, though they are quick and light of foot, the game is rough especially when playing against the Rams.<br />
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The rams are not as quick as the colts, but they are very tough! They have extremely hard heads and don't need helmets.<br />
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Nina wears her team's colors, pink and purple, to the game. She rustles a pompom and calls out encouragement between bites of popcorn.<br />
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Ferdinand wears black and turquoise to show support for the Rams, his favorite team. Who will win? <br />
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Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-30093864333805163252013-07-03T09:03:00.001-07:002013-07-03T09:03:43.503-07:00Watermelon on the Fourth of July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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best part of a summer picnic is the watermelon.
Now you can argue with this. Perhaps you like the hot dogs or the potato
salad or the lemon meringue pie. But at Tulipa Farm, watermelon rules!<br />
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in the morning each Fourth of July, the mother hens go out to the
watermelon field to check for ripe melons. They thump them with their
feet until they find one with a dull, hollow sound. Then the goats, who
like watermelon too, tie a rope around it and drag it back to the barn.<br />
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row on the pond while the geese cut up the watermelon and set it out.
One of the horses gets the job of letting everyone know it's ready.
"Hrrumph!" he says as he clears his throat. Then he whinnies in the
loudest voice he can, "Wah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ter-MEL-on!" The sound carries
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Ferdinand and Nina had just come out of
the water when they heard the watermelon call.
They raced to the picnic table and there it was! A big, juicy slice of
watermelon just waiting for hungry chicks to eat. What a delicious treat
on a hot July day!<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/155698268/watermelon-fourth-of-july-baby-chick">Watermelon on the Fourth of July print </a>is available for sale in Zehland Etsy shop! Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-55789800223560840992013-06-15T15:50:00.001-07:002013-06-26T19:19:08.046-07:00Father's Day Croquet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="dropcap">F</span>ather's Day in Zehland means a family gathering with a barbeque. But that's not all! After everyone has had their fill, while Mother Hens are cleaning up, the Rooster Dads go out on the lawn with their offspring for a lively game of croquet. As long as the weather is nice.<br />
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<b>Well, the weather was very nice on this Father's Day</b>. So everyone got their colored balls and mallets and went out to play.<br />
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<b>Ferdinand, for his part</b>, took careful aim. Maybe he could get his ball through both the hoops and hit the pole. Then he'd become <i>poison</i>! He would like that!<br />
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<b>The big white rooster</b> stood proudly watching Ferdinand and Nina. He looked sharp in his new blue shirt. Of course he had a matching blue ball and croquet mallet.<br />
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<b>I cannot tell</b> whether he was ahead of the two chicks in the game or behind. He looked pretty satisfied, but then fathers are happy if their children are happy, so who knows? One thing is sure. He was very happy to share his special day with them!Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-19594442591458342182013-06-03T09:03:00.006-07:002013-09-02T14:31:34.844-07:00Nina's Broken Bone - A Chickling StoryThis Chickling painting and story is a special order for one of the Zehland collectors who broke her hip recently. Happy to say, she is on the mend and will be home soon!<br />
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<span class="dropcap">N</span>o one knows exactly how it happened (except perhaps Ferdinand and he’s not telling), but Nina found herself quite unexpectedly laid up with her leg in a cast. Nina is a fast hopper and she had been racing Ferdinand home from the library. She had caught up to him and almost passed him when suddenly she tripped on something and took a nasty fall.<br />
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pink furniture<br />
pink lounge wear<br />
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Then he sat and kept her company as long as she wanted. It made him feel better to wait on her. If he really did trip her (and it’s not a far stretch to imagine that he did) then she should get some compensation.<br />
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<b>Author's note</b>: This story is based upon an actual event in my childhood just before I started third grade while racing my big brother home from the library. In my case, it was a broken <span class="smallfont">(actually smashed)</span> right elbow that landed me in the hospital with my arm in traction for two weeks, then in a cast for several months. Since it was my writing/drawing arm, I had to become a lefty for a while.<br />
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"You go look for some flowers," whispered Nina, "I'll make the muffin."<br />
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They tiptoed about in order to not wake Mother Hen. They wanted to surprise her with breakfast in bed. Even the big white rooster was in on the plan. He promised to wait until breakfast was served before he began crowing to greet the day.<br />
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While Nina made a seed muffin, Ferdinand crept outside to look for flowers. After a while, he came back with a bunch of bright dandelions still damp with morning dew.<br />
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"Those look good," said Nina nodding. "You carry those and I'll take the tray."<br />
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Mother Hen was under her quilt. Her eyes were closed. If she heard their whispering, she did not let on. Ferdinand and Nina walked in with their surprise just as the sun came over the hill. <br />
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"Happy Mother's Day!" they sang out cheerfully. Then the big white rooster crowed.<br />
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Mother Hen opened her eyes and sat up. "Oh my!" she clucked. "What a lovely surprise! Aren't you the best little chicks in the world." And she gave them both a big hug.<br />
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Ferdinand and Nina beamed. It was a good start to a good day!<br />
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Happy Mother's Day to all Moms!Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-16263641761540140302013-04-21T19:57:00.000-07:002013-04-21T19:58:17.018-07:00An Earth Day Chickling - Ferdinand and Nina plant a Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>April 22 is Earth Day!</b> The sun is shining and the breeze is soft and mild in Zehland.<br />
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Ferdinand and Nina saw that someone had planted some lettuce seeds in the garden. Ferdinand guessed it must have been Emmy Fluffentail, the cottontail rabbit, because she loves lettuce.<br />
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"Let's plant something too," said Ferdinand. Nina thought that was a good idea. They got out some garden tools and a package of dried peas for planting. My, chicks love peas!<br />
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Before long all the peas were planted and they watered them with the watering can. Now all they have to do is wait!<br />
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Hope you have a friend to share with this Valentine's Day.<br />
Sending Big Hugs from Zehland!</span>
Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-83500258698817691322013-01-30T13:20:00.000-08:002013-02-01T09:04:39.526-08:00Baby Polar Bear Chickling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="dropcap">Y</span>ou know it's cold in Zehland when the polar bears come to visit. They appear out of the Far North in the deep of winter and stay only as long as the weather is frigid.<br />
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<b>Last week, the temperature was so low </b>that it felt Arctic. So Ferdinand and Nina decided to build an igloo. They had studied all about the Arctic in school. Ferdinand had done a presentation on how to build igloos for his project and Nina had made some native Inuit costumes for hers. So they felt prepared. Nina pulled out her faux fur boots and parkas to keep them warm while they got to work.<br />
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<b>I don't know if you've ever built an igloo</b>. It takes a lot of stamping
to pack snow until it is very hard. Then it is a lot of work to chop it
into blocks. But finally they had enough blocks made, and they stood
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Paddy who appeared at that very moment. Paddy was looking for something
to do and was happy to use his strong paws to help. Under the direction
of Ferdinand, he lifted each block into place until a nice round igloo
appeared. Then they all packed the cracks with snow.</div>
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<b>Ferdinand rushed inside</b>. It was sturdy and comfortable and big enough
for two small chicks. But what about Paddy? Well, he is a Polar Bear
after all, and polar bears love being out in the snow. He ambled away
with a wave and a smile to look for more adventures. As for Ferdinand
and Nina, they ran into and out of and climbed on top of and slid off of and
in all ways enjoyed their new igloo. <br />
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<b>This original watercolor painting and story </b>is available in my Etsy shop here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/122172806/baby-polar-bear-painting-story-ferdinand">Baby Polar Bear</a><br />
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Painting size is 5x7 inches <br />
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Price is $150<br />
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Put on your fur parka and join the fun!<br />
<br />Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-82184746993939761172012-12-19T11:57:00.000-08:002016-05-04T17:37:32.959-07:002013 Zehland Calendar and Christmas Book!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ferdinand and Nina romp through the new year while smiling at you on your desk. Chicklings Zehland calendar will make you smile back from January to December.<br />
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It sits on your desk, once you fix the bottom (so some assembly required, but not much).<br />
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Here's January:<br />
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And August - the pages are sturdy cardstock:<br />
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And all the other months - each with new Chickling images from this past year.<br />
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<span class="pagesubtitle">Ferdinand and Nina's Night Before Christmas Story Book</span><br />
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Inspired by one of my art students who clamored for a book of my new poem, I have made a handmade book that is all 12 stanzas of my Christmas poem entitled, "Ferdinand and Nina's Night Before Christmas".<br />
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This book was handmade by me! <br />
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<li>It will be listed tonight at <a href="http://zehland.etsy.com/">Zehland.Etsy.com</a> at 9PM Eastern Time</li>
<li>Price: $35</li>
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See you by the Christmas tree tonight on Etsy! <br />
<br />Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-18764177105553212032012-12-11T22:39:00.000-08:002013-11-19T13:02:44.182-08:00Ferdinand and Nina's Night Before Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="dropfont">'T</span>was the night before Christmas when all through the farm<br />
Not a creature was stirring 'cept some mice in the barn.<br />
The livestock were nestled all snug in their pens<br />
With dreams full of goodies and treats by the tens.<br />
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The stockings were hung on the tree near the ground<br />
By two little chicks in the hopes they'd be found.<br />
And Nina in elf booties and Ferd in red hat<br />
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When up in the sky there arose a big sound<br />
Like a swoosh in the air and the chicks looked around<br />
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"Don't be frightened," said Ferdie, "it's Santa no doubt"<br />
And he looked to the stars, then gave a big shout<br />
For from up in the air far above the white snow<br />
Came the jingling of sleigh bells and a merry "Ho-ho!"
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<span class="dropcap">I</span>t was Halloween and Ferdinand wanted to be a ghost again since he had so much fun scaring all his friends the year before.<br />
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<b>But Nina would not hear of it.</b> A white sheet thrown over the head was all very well for your first Halloween, but the second demanded something more elaborate. She was enchanted by the story of Hansel and Gretel and the Gingerbread House. Perhaps if she and Ferdinand dressed as Hansel and Gretel they would find a gingerbread house too.<br />
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Ferdinand did not think so.<br />
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"Why not?" asked Nina, "Hansel and Gretel dressed that way and look what they found!"<br />
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This was hard to argue with. It was true.<br />
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<b>"Aren't you afraid of the witch?"</b> asked Ferdinand. He thought of his plump little belly and wondered if the witch might just pop him in the oven right away without bothering to fatten him first with sweets.<br />
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But this did not deter Nina. She reminded him that just last Halloween, she had been a witch herself. She would know how to handle any witch that came along. <br />
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Ferdinand thought longingly of the white sheet with two holes cut out for eyes, but when he discovered that as Hansel he would have a nice green cap to wear with a red feather in it, he was persuaded.<br />
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<b>So with high hopes</b> the pair set out as soon as the full moon had risen over Tulipa Farm. Nina brought a large basket for all the sweets they were sure to find.<br />
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Through the dark and scary night with dry leaves rustling around their feet, past goblins and ghosts, black spiders, bats and frowning jack-o-lanterns, they walked unafraid in their quest for the Gingerbread House.<br />
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Along the way, so as not to miss out on anything, they stopped at every barn and stable door, every pig pen and chicken coop to gather treats.<br />
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We would like a candy bar."<br />
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They practiced this until it was fully memorized. However, whenever they were presented with goodies, they were so excited that all they could remember to say was "Yes please" and "Thank you". Every so often they said "Trick or Treat" as well.<br />
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<b>By the time Nina's basket was too full</b> to hold any more candied berries, apples, seed cakes and dried fruit and was so heavy that Ferdinand had to help carry it, they were too tired to search for the gingerbread house. So they brought their treats home to divide between them. They finished off the night with their friends, bobbing for apples, telling spooky stories and eating lots of goodies until they could not eat any more and their little heads began to nod. <br />
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Tucked into bed under the harvest moon, Nina dreamed of a house decorated with icing and cakes. But Ferdinand, his tummy overfull with many sweets, dreamed of witches, goblins and ghosts!<br />
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<br />Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-88890233269839533452012-10-16T23:43:00.000-07:002012-10-16T23:47:51.466-07:00Ferdinand for President<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="dropcap">F</span>erdinand is running for president. Seriously! <br />
He actually has a fairly good following among the animals at Tulipa Farm. And if you have not yet decided about the coming election, he would like your vote as well.<br />
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You would be in good company: the rabbits, the sheep and the chickens are all for him. He's promised them everything they ask for and more besides. <br />
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He will make a good president. You can tell he's hard-working because he has his shirt sleeves rolled up:<br />
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His running mate is none other than the lovely Nina. She has promised to keep everything color-coordinated.<br />
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Ferdinand will make sure you get what you want if you vote for him. If you don't know what you want, the animals have some suggestions:<br />
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So let's wish them luck. <span class="pagesubtitle">Go Ferdinand and Nina 2012!</span><br />
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<li><b style="color: #134f5c;">Ferdinand for President</b> is an ACEO sized original watercolor painting - 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches with an extra one half inch border around the painting.</li>
<li>Price: $49 with free shipping </li>
<li>It will be listed for sale at <a href="http://zehland.etsy.com/">Zehland.Etsy.com</a> tonight, October 17, at 9PM Eastern Time</li>
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See you tonight and don't forget to vote!<br />
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~Hugs from Janet, Ferdinand and Nina<br />
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<span class="dropcap">I</span>t all began when Mother Hen sent Ferdinand to the store to buy some nice berries for the family dinner. Ferdinand does not enjoy shopping, so as it turns out, he was not the best choice for the errand. Nina likes to shop, but she was busy with chores. Even so, Mother Hen should have sent her.<br />
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Anyway, Ferdinand decided to grab something quick so he could get on with his day. There were frogs to chase and baseballs to bat and Things to Do. Summer days, though long, are not long enough to waste time shopping. So as soon as he got to the market, he went directly to the fruit section which was outside under a big green awning.<br />
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There he saw many small baskets of colorful berries. But what caught his eye were big netted bags of bright yellow fruit. Ferdinand loves the color yellow. They looked delicious! He bought three large bags and set them in his wagon. <br />
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"I'll surprise my mom with these. They ought to be enough to keep everyone happy for a while," he thought, proud of his selection.<br />
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But when he got home, Mother Hen was aghast.<br />
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"Lemons!" she cried, making a sour face. "What will I do with those?" She shooed Ferdinand away and went to the store herself which was a very good idea.<br />
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Ferdinand was crestfallen. He told Nina what happened, and to his surprise her face brightened.<br />
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"Lemons!" she exclaimed. "I know what to do with those." And she told him her Big Idea.<br />
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That is how F&N's Lemonade came to be. Nina's freshly squeezed lemonade was such a big hit that they set up shop for the summer. You can find it if you happen to stop by Zehland on a hot, sunny summer day. Look for their stand near the community swimming area where they sell regular or pink. The lemonade is icy cold, but the welcome is warm!<br />
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<li>Price: $49 with free shipping </li>
<li>It will be listed for sale at <a href="http://zehland.etsy.com/">Zehland.Etsy.com</a> tonight, July 25, at 9PM ED</li>
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See you tonight at the lemonade stand!<br />
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~Hugs from Janet, Ferdinand and NinaJanet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-6284646028991172082012-06-12T22:36:00.000-07:002016-05-04T17:53:31.497-07:00Roosters Day and Celebrity Status<div class="smallfont">
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Father's Day is almost here and Ferdinand and Nina are getting ready to treat their Dad. They call it Rooster's Day in Zehland. Since it is such an important occasion, I was going to put Rooster's Day first, but Ferdinand is clamoring for attention.<br />
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He wants you to know that he is famous. You are now the fan of an actual famous baby chick. Well, two. Nina is famous also.<br />
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Just a day or so ago, the two were featured in a <a href="http://mikkisenkarik.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/ferdinand-and-nina/" target="_blank">blog post by a famous artist, Mikki Senkarik</a>. She called them two of the cutest chicks she and her husband had ever seen. And ever since, you cannot talk to them. I was afraid of this. It has gone to their heads.<br />
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Just a warning before you see what is to follow: you might think, oh how cute, they are going to the prom. But you would be wrong. This is pure, unadulterated showing-off.<br />
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Nina would have liked if Ferdinand dressed up a bit more, but he was all for the trench coat look. She didn't push. After all, as you can see, she got her way with the color of the limo. But Ferdinand got the license plate.<br />
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They just look too...worldly. But read on - they cannot maintain this attitude forever.<br />
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(Ah, back to the chicks we all know and love!)<br />
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Rooster's Day is almost here. Roosters don't always get the credit they deserve for all they do. They wake up at the crack of dawn and make sure everyone else is awake too. They strut back and forth around the barnyard from morning to night keeping the hens in line. Everyone expects this and they don't think much about it.<br />
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That is why Rooster's Day was invented. It's one day out of the year when they can take a well-deserved break. On a hammock. At the beach. Under some cool palm trees.<br />
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While their offspring run the barbeque grill.<br />
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Ferdinand insisted on doing the job since it's a grill and involves fire and is dangerous. Nina is telling him to be sure the seed burgers are medium rare.<br />
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But even if he burns them, his rooster Dad will say they are delicious. So all in all, it is a really nice day.<br />
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We hope your Rooster's Day (or Father's Day if you prefer) is a good one too with fun times or happy memories!<br />
Hugs,<br />
Janet, Ferdinand and Nina <br />
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<span class="dropcap">I</span>t has been a hot summer in Zehland.
Nina has found a floating tea light candle holder and is enjoying the pool from the middle of its waterlily cup. A little butterfly has stopped by for a visit, perhaps thinking the flower is real. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Zehland/search?search_query=water+lily+butterfly&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">Nina's Waterlily Float fine art print is for sale in the Zehland Etsy shop.</a><br />
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Where is Ferdinand? He's found his own floatie. He's seriously chilling on a colorful turtle.<br />
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<span class="dropcap">I</span>t's been a great day at the beach and now Ferdinand and Nina are going to do a bit of shopping. Here they are waiting for the trolley to the Ala Moana mall.<br />
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<span class="dropcap">Y</span>ou've got to watch out for Ferdinand and Nina, those adventurous <a href="http://zehland.com/">Zehland chicks</a>. You never know where they will turn up next. Here they are on a tropical Waikiki beach in sunny Honolulu with what l thought was a Mai Tai, but they tell me it's Coco Mist. Hope there's no rum in there!
Below is the recipe WITH rum (adults only - for children, just leave it out or use 1/2 tsp. rum flavoring) courtesy of Beth of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GemworksBeth?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Gemworks by Beth</a> on Etsy.<br />
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<span class="dropcap">L</span>ittle Georgia was hopping among the crocus one fine Spring day when all of a sudden, she came beak to nose with a brown bunny.
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"Good day," she said.<br />
"And a very fine day to you," answered the cottontail. "Where are you going on this lovely day?"<br />
"Just wandering and looking at all the beautiful flowers," replied Georgia. "It's a perfect day for flowers!"<br />
"May I join you?" asked the bunny. "My name is Emmy. Emmy Fluffentail. I like flowers too."<br />
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So off they went. And never a finer day was had by two new friends.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Zehland/search?search_query=chick+bunny&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">Georgia and Emmy Fluffentail fine art print is available in the Zehland Etsy shop.</a>Janet Zehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17125226443223198835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2071255416327619463.post-70820068450582537942012-06-12T09:58:00.000-07:002013-09-02T14:32:58.251-07:00Kites in March<span class="smallfont"><a href="http://www.zehland.com/">Home</a>><a href="http://www.zehland.com/p/chicklings-gallery.html">Chicklings</a>>Kites in March</span><br />
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<span class="dropcap"> W</span>hee! It's March! And you know what that means...Spring breezes and kite flying.
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Nina has her favorite color - pink. She might be in danger of being carried right away. Hold in tight, Nina!<br />
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Ferdinand is running to give his kite some help - and hoping it will pull him right up in the air too.<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Zehland/search?search_query=kite+march&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">Kites in March fine art print is for sale in Zehland Etsy shop </a><br />
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<span class="dropcap">T</span>o help celebrate Easter, the annual Easter Parade & Easter Bonnet Festival is held every year on 5th Avenue in New York City. Guess where our two friends are?
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<b>It was Nina's idea to get an Easter bonnet.</b> She found this lovely tulip-covered one and a dress to go with it:<br />
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<b>Naturally</b>, Ferdinand could not be left out. He looks dapper, doesn't he?
<b>Since they were getting all decked out,</b> Ferdinand decided they should go to New York for the Festival. Any excuse for a new adventure! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Zehland/search?search_query=easter" target="_blank">Easter Bonnet fine art print is for sale at Zehland.Etsy.com</a><br />
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Ferdinand spent some time practicing his surfing skills while on vacation in Hawaii.<br />
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In case you're not a surfer, he's happy to show you how it's done in the video below!<br />
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<a href="http://janetzeh.artistwebsites.com/featured/baby-chick-surfing-janet-zeh.html" target="_blank">Click here for the print of Ferdinand surfing available for sale in my print shop</a><br />
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