This is Parsley and her brother Beet, two busy elephants who are not quite big and not quite small.
Parsley and Beet were playing in the garden. They built a great big pile of leaves
and Parsley tried to bury Beet.
But Beet jumped up and the leaves went everywhere!
"Did I scare you?" asked Beet
Parsley and Beet went for a walk and stopped at the little bridge.
Parsley went to the other side and Beet called out "Parsley........ Can you hear me? "
But Parsley had wandered off to jump in puddles.
Oops ! Parsley jumped a little bit too hard.
"Don't worry" said Beet.
Parsley and Beet decided it was time to go home.
That was enough adventure for two busy elephants who are not quite big and not quite small
Gasp, love, admire.
ReplyDeleteWill you be selling the pattern?
What a perfect little story board book!!! I want to borrow it from your library!!! They are simply beautiful Jodie.
ReplyDeleteFabulous and who doesn't love a red pair of gumboots:)
ReplyDeleteOww Jodie, they are absolutely the cutest little couple.
ReplyDeleteOh
ReplyDeleteMy
God
Lady, you are so good at this gig.
Did you get the gum boots first and then design the whole thing around them?!
Just too good for words! Jodie, are you going to print these little stories with your gorgeous softies as books? I reckon you might know some primary school libraries who would be interested (and I'd be interested too)!
ReplyDeleteAnd ROLL ON Friday night!
Beautiful story and wonderful elephants!
ReplyDeletewow Jodie, I am speechless!! so so so cute! I could just squeeeeeze them!! :)
ReplyDeleteGENIUS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat book should be published with softie toys as a package. The names are PERFECT. In fact, the whole thing is so so so good.
I would even consider having another baby just so that I could read that book to him/her.
Too stinkin' cute!!!
ReplyDeleteJodie... this is too cute for words! Fantastic photography, gorgeous story, and the cutest pair of gumboots an elephant could ever hope to own!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! You always make me smile.
Vikki :-)
They are so beautiful, I am in love!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a crafty lady!
Jodie - you keep raising the bar on cute! I can just see a whole series of books based on their adventures.
ReplyDeleteMaya and I think they are just beautiful Jodie, and we have serious red gumboot envy.
ReplyDeleteJust too cute!!! I think they are adorable.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with all. You are one super-talented lady, Jodie.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a publishing company I'd give you a contract. If you're not already planning to, it'd be worthwhile sending it out to a few!
ReplyDeleteLove the photography. And the elephants, of course!
I love your ellies and I love their little adventure! You can so tell that you look after books for little people at work! Loving your blog.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the others Jodie - this needs to be a book. Gorgeous softies and a heart warming story too. Just love it!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs ~ Kerryanne
what fabulous elephants - i loved the photos - it must have been great fun playing with them to get the pic
ReplyDeleteLove them - perfect and love the story!!
ReplyDeleteYou are just too ridiculously talented for this world!! Where, oh where did you get Parsley's gumboots?? I must get some and squeeze my little dog's feet into them. I'm sure he'd love that!!
ReplyDeleteSigh. I wish I were as clever as you. You amazing inspiration, you!
P.S. Can I buy them?? Pretty please with a dark-chocolate covered raspberry and whipped cream on top?? :-)
Once again, you have excelled! When I saw that pile of elephant pieces I could not have imagined them evolving into Parsley and Beet. And the gum boots! Where on earth did you get the gum boots? :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness those are the cutest little elephants I have ever seen.
ReplyDeleteVery Very Clever Im in love with them.
ReplyDeleteHugs Mary.
I am delurking to say how absolutely perfect this post is! The elephants are gorgeous, the story is great and the photos are unbelievable!
ReplyDeleteI've said it before and I'll say it again, Jodie, you are a freakin' genius! You know you should be writing and creating childrens books, you will make a fortune!
ReplyDeleteand those gumboots are too cute!
Too cute, when do you plan to publish "the book series of Parsley and Beet"? Fabtastic photos.
ReplyDeleteYou just keep topping yourself Jodie. I agree with everyone this (and many of your other stories) need to be made into books. I just read this to Lucy and she has been back to hear it 3 more times. I'd buy Parsely and Beet too
ReplyDeleteSo many elements here, I love the elephants, I love the photography and I love your story as well :)
ReplyDeleteWRITE A BOOK! Your wee stories are just so adorable, and your pictures are brilliant too. I just showed little Busy and she loves it!!
ReplyDeleteLOL how cute are they!
ReplyDeleteToo clever for words Jodie! Love them! I do hope you do a Parsley and Beet pattern. xox
ReplyDeleteSo very sweet. They look beautiful in red. I love elephants. I find I use them a lot in applique. Wonder what that symbolises??
ReplyDeleteDude, you need to get into story book writing, and pronto! This is superb. I laughed. I cried. I almost ROFLPMP.
ReplyDeleteCute efalants too.
Jodie, you're awesome! I love Parsley and Beet. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! You do need to put them together into a lovely little picture book, and market it!
ReplyDeleteOne question: did you make those boots, or??
Have you ever considered a side-line in children's literature?
ReplyDeleteIt could be a good way to sell product too.
Love the little red gumboots.
Andi :-)
They are just to die for. I love their ears, and their outfits. What great fun they get up too.
ReplyDeleteRed Wellies!!
ReplyDeleteI am now waiting for the adventures of those naughty boys meeting up with Beet while Parsley gets to play cooking and dollies with all the girls..
It is obvious that you have been spending too much time with small children, Jodie! (But your heffalumps are such sweeties...)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I want to buy them, too! Really, send me a bill Jodie, so they can come live at my house!
ReplyDeleteJodie, you are 'teh awesome'! Love love love these two... please tell me you didn't *make* those gumboots as well? They are adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a Gorgeous Couple..I so Love Parsley's Boots they are so Cool.
ReplyDeletecheers
Ari and I love love love this story. The perfect setting, the sweet and oh-so-terribly perfectly dressed loving brother and sister. What a fun day and a great adventure those two had. Where will they venture to next? Maybe the seaside, or down a slippery slide at the park.
ReplyDeleteI love the little splash droplets on Parsley's dress. And her boots... oh oh oh.
Can't wait for the pattern, and the story book - that will be a best seller. Too cute and adorable.
They are so cute and a lovely story to go with it!
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of red wellies. They're the best kind.
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me!! Parsley and Beet are just adorable. LOVE the story, you should do a bunch of children's books!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Joy :o)
P.S ... the red wellies are to die for LOL!!!
Oh so wonderful. I love them and their wonderful story.
ReplyDeleteAwww they're so adorable!
ReplyDeleteI want some of those little red gumboots so I can jump in puddles too.
Awwwwwwwwww - they are sooooooooooo cute!
ReplyDeleteOMG it never ceases to amaze me what you think to make and can make.........love these 2.......maybe you should write kids stories and make the characters etc.........
ReplyDeleteYou should make this into a children's story book Jodie!
ReplyDeleteaww bless...
ReplyDeleteWell Jod you've done it again, made my heart melt, love these characters and those red gumboots are to die for!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour creativity and imagination never cease to amaze me. Darling. Where on earth did you find red rainboots to fit your elephants?
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and amazing and ... wow! I love this two busy elephants who are not quite big and not quite small!
ReplyDeleteI just love Parsley and Beet! But those galoshes are to die for!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome, your work is great
ReplyDeleteThey've done it again. The 57 people who got here while I was lazing in bed this Sunday morning said everything I feel. Love love love Parsley, Beet, and the red boots! Love the story, too. If enough of us ask, will you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE talk to a publisher and get your stories out for everyone everywhere to enjoy? (You might decide that collecting royalites while you are at home creating more stories is a really nice way to make a living!) They are absolutely priceless! Not just this one, but all of them!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Was it hard to have Parsley stand in the puddle without toppling over?
ReplyDeleteSo darling!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!! I love ellies and they have to be the ultimate in elephantism and what an adventure!! I even had to read it to hubby AND show him the piccies. You are one very talented lady :D They can come and visit me any time they like ;)
ReplyDeleteJust the same as everyone else, BLOWN AWAY I AM! Congratulations on such a spiffingly wonderful job - and please tell me these two gems are headed for high places?!
ReplyDeleteOh my WORD those are cute. Very fanciful! I don't know where you found those perfect tiny red galoshes (or if you made them?) but anyway, they turn a great idea into a superb execution. Yay!
ReplyDeletejust darling, love the story, love the little guys, love the outfits, LOVE it all!!
ReplyDeletelove the names especially!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolute perfection Jodie! As always!!!! Lucy xxx
ReplyDeleteplease write a book, please, just so I can read it myself every night and have happy dreams.
ReplyDeleteI am in love.... I do hope you'll be whipping up a pattern TODAY! They are so cute!!! My husband that isn't even really interested in that sort of stuff got dragged into the house to "have a look at this!".... he thinks it's really cute too!! I'm not showing the kids yet though.... cause you know what will happen... mummy... we want one of those.... !! You've done a beautiful job! It's awesome seeing your projects 'come alive'!!
ReplyDeleteEveryone has said exactly what I thought as I was reading - this HAS to be a book.
ReplyDeleteDo it! Go on!!
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They're gorgrous
ReplyDeleteThese are spectacular! I love them!!
ReplyDeleteIs there no end to your amazing talent and inspiration. Love them but have to ask - how did you get them to stand up???? Also have to wonder just what the neighbours think when you are out there taking photos...vbg. Guess they are used to it by now.
ReplyDeleteIt' all been said up there ^^^ but they are adorabel and the story is lovely. I think photographer can be added to your list of talents!
ReplyDeleteI love the one under the bridge and the focus on the last one is perfect.
I NEED that pattern!!!
Too Cute!!! Love the names too...
ReplyDeleteTake Care
jodie :)
Dear God. Those two elephants are just the cutest thing I have seen in a while. Thanks for such a fab post!
ReplyDeleteNow what can I add that the 77 other bloggers haven't already said!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with them all xxxx
Geez lady, you could turn that into a little childrens book ,it is that good!!! I love her red wellies and the way they are holding hands on the way home.
ReplyDeleteWOW, They are adorable, love the story, but i especially love Parsley's red gumboots!
ReplyDeleteJust when I thought it couldn't get any cuter... red gumboots! And I'm such a big fan of your stories for your softies. Don't ever ever stop!
ReplyDelete~Holly
http://twocheeseplease.livejournal.com
Oh my goodness, these are the cutest borther and sister pair ever. Can I send you my 2 children and swap them for this brother sister combo?
ReplyDeletetoo much.
ReplyDeletethe boots.
no words.
Not quite big and not quite small... but totally and completely adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteAll of the above and more!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can only hope my little boy has many teachers at school half as beautiful and inspiring as you!Pattern please!!
Think I'm in love!
ReplyDeleteWe're just here again, reading your lovely afternoon adventure story.
ReplyDelete-Ari, Mishi + Ellie
I can't get over the little red boots!! they are both brilliant! love them!!!
ReplyDeleteIt has been said before but they are so cute (perfect, awesome....), i am about to show my three year old......I to hope they are made into a pattern!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Jodie. Your stories are what attracted me to your blog in the first place and while I think your crafts are fantastic, your stories give that extra wonderful dimension!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
oh my...they are so amazing...
ReplyDeleteand so cute...
and just so...
love the photo's...they will be very cute on cards...
love their little adventure...
beautiful!!!
love love love
ReplyDeleteyour best yet :-)
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwww how darn cute and they !!!!
ReplyDeleteNow I've been told to pressure you in to getting the pattern completed....
that was from Maree (Farmyard Crafts)
Yes i'm a dibby dobber....
they are lovely! reminds me fondly of the days reading Babar!
ReplyDeleteJust one thing to say: Awwwwwww.
ReplyDeleteThey are fabulous. You are a very clever Miss Jodie.
x
Fabulous! But in Britain, Parsley was a lion in The Herb Garden (see Youtube), so you could confuse a whole generation!! Mine mainly!
ReplyDeleteBut definitely softy stories are the way to go.
Weird seeing autumn leaves when outside here in the UK it's still Spring!!
Keep warm ellyfunks, you don't wanna code in de dose!
It's all been said, and they are! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteFabulous in every way! Please, please tell us that you will be selling a pattern.....Story and photos are begging to be published. I'd like an autographed copy...Pretty please!
ReplyDeleteSusan
I love them!
ReplyDeletewow, 100 comments! awesome!
ReplyDeletethey are truly divine, just love the wee galoshes !
ReplyDeleteCan i buy the book when it comes out???Love those gumbys..They are just too cute..You are truly amazing. and popular to boot. Fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. Snaps to you.
ReplyDeleteOK ... now who did we say the genius was???? They are really lovely Jodie congratulations on another spectacular project!
ReplyDeleteYou totally crack me up!
ReplyDeleteRita
awwww!!! make it into a "proper" book! :D
ReplyDeleteit's sooooo cute!
Srsly: you should be publising your little illustrated stories.
ReplyDeleteI know it's not that simple, having tried to publish myself, but if you haven't contacted an agent, please consider doing so.
My wee girl just insisted that I read your story to her THREE TIMES!!!
ReplyDeleteHope to see you for the weekend's fun... man-cold permitting, of course.
Isn't it worth having a few "EITTTS" days when you rebound with such a charming success a short time later? How's that blue fabric coming? Do we get to see it soon? Please observe that I'm not even mentioning a certain object that I'm not nagging to see. It's green. And white. And large. But I'm not mentioning it. Really.
ReplyDeleteOk, now those are SERIOUSLY CUTE!!! WAY more cute that the sneak peeks led us to believe. Those little boots are just adorable. I'm thinking there needs to be a book coming out soon!
ReplyDeleteOh Wait! When Parsley and Beet change their clothes, do they put on a ric rac jumper and shorts???
ReplyDeleteHey -- it's LATE here -- I meant to say a SELVEDGE jumper and shorts. Sorry!
ReplyDeleteThat so makes me smile, well done Jodie they are just adorable.
ReplyDeletelizzie 8-)
Hello Jodie,
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. I live in Utah USA
I want to order your boy and girl patterns and send money direct to you, Please. Stop by my blog, I think we like the same things...
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Too gorgeous. Thank you for the little story. Turning it into a book? You should!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story, a lovely day out! Love the red gumboots and black braces.
ReplyDeleteLove them!!! Great! Saludos desde Barcelona!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!!!! Wow.... that was awesome! what a fantastic way to start my day! I just can't resist those little red gumboots!!
ReplyDeleteUnbearably cute!
ReplyDeleteHow cute :) I hope Parsley and Beet continue to go on many more adventures.
ReplyDeleteOMG Jodie - they are total pachyderm perfection! My little boy would flip over one of those - please, please tell me there's going to be a pattern. I've had a crappy old week and a pattern for those would cheer me up no end - please put one in the shop....did I mention please? ;P
ReplyDeletePS. I think those wellies might just be the cutest thing I've ever seen! Love 'em!
xMx
PPS - my word verification is "frammeat"....is this some hitherto undiscovered food group I wonder?
How cute is this! I can't wait to show my boys Parsley and Beet - they will adore their adventure.
ReplyDeletewhat a charming pair they make - and I especially love those wellie (gum) boots. The big question is, what came first, the elephant or the boots???
ReplyDeleteMonda
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oh my goodness! this is so precious! I love that she has on little rubber boots.
ReplyDeleteOh bless, they are the sweetest little things ever!
ReplyDeleteI just read this post to my kiddos as a bed time story before bundling them off to naps and they loved it.
ReplyDeleteCuddling up around the computer isn't quite the same as a book, but we'll take it.
*squeak*
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!
they are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe adventures of Parsley and Beet! Too cool for skool . I love them to bits.
ReplyDeleteJust divine!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I'm very much in love with Parsley and Beet!
ReplyDeleteOMG! SO CUTE!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THESE
ReplyDeleteso cute
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You have made my day, this is simply adorable.Thank you for sharing these wonderful characters with us. I can see them in a TV show!
ReplyDeleteI'm truly inspired by those photos. Awesome job :) These are too cute right down to the name.
ReplyDeleteawwwww, q fofo!!! Postei sobre os seus buttons rings no meu blog, viu, Jodie! Beijos
ReplyDeleteWell if that's not the cutest thing I have ever seen!!!
ReplyDeleteils sont vraiment trop mignons ces elephants! j aime beaucoup ta mise en scene.
ReplyDeleteso sweety:)I love them:))
ReplyDeleteBloody hell I've missed you! And look what you've made! They are so dang cute!
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled across your blog & thought I'd say hi and that I absolutely LOVE these photos!!! too cute
ReplyDeleteLoving this photo shoot..... did you have an assistant?
ReplyDeleteNow how did I manage to miss that post about Parsley and Beet. Farmyardcrafts had mentioned it and I just had to see what she was talking about. Now if you ever release a pattern for them it would be truly wonderful. The photos and stories are fantastic with your toys and I love their outfits too.
ReplyDeleteWow!! this is an awesome. i like your little elephant. and your story is amazing. thank you for shearing your post.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to tell you that even now, a year later, my little ones still ask me to please read them the elephant story on the computer.
ReplyDeleteAnd I do.
It's always worth the search through the archives to fins Parsley and Beet.
I was smart enough to book mark it this time though.