In tonight's shortie illustration contest, make an illustration for a non-existant children's book cover.

The rules of the game are thus: In any style or medium, create an image for the theme "Children's Book Covers", in accordance with Worth's illustration contest rules. NO PHOTO TRACING OR PAINTOVERS. If you use references as more than just inspiration, list them in your comments. You'll have five (5) days for this contest, so make your submission count.