The Quotable BP

"The uncanny valley... it's not in Wales."

Pride & Prejudice Board Book

I just found a Pride & Prejudice boardbook, which I bought, not because I think it's appropriate for children, but because it was so clever. Designed as a counting primer it works like this:

1 english village
2 rich gentlemen (Bingley & Darcy)
3 houses (Longbourn, Netherfield, Pemberley)
4 marriage proposals (Mr Collins & Lizzy; Mr. Darcy & Lizzy - 1st time; Mr. Darcy & Lizzy - 2nd time; Mr. Bingley & Jane)
5 sisters (Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, Lydia)
6 horses (?)
7 soldiers in uniform
8 musicians (FIIIIIIVE golden riiiiiings!)
9 fancy gowns

and then.... this one just kills me...

10,000 pounds a year!

I love it. They capture the whole plot in a children's counting book.