the beauty of kids books is well, if you get easy ones, which is a hit or miss process, as far as to scan, they don't take much time, you get difficult ones, and it can be a source of terrible frustration. But. for now, have come across some easy ones, to scan, but great stories. We shall see how long the luck stands. Will be attacking Saint George and the Dragon, and from the looks of it, this one may be harder than i would like. Smile. Needs a spell check and probably a check as far as punctuation, as I think I missed a few things while editing. The Magic Paintbrush By Robin Muler Long ago there lived an orphan boy called Nib. He couldn't read, he couldn't write.. .But he did know how to draw... and more than anything else in the world, he wanted to be an artist. One day, as a reward for an act of bravery and an act of kindness, Nib is given the answer to his dream- or so it seems. With the magic paintbrush anything he paints looks as real and beautiful as life itself- so real that the painting leaps off the page. But so great a gift also brings danger. Hearing of the beautiful animals and objects that fly off Nib's canvas, a greedy king determines to have the boy's talents for his own. So Nib is launched on a journey of escape and adventure that opens his eyes to a world of wonder and of cruelty, a world where magic can bring justice or imprisonment- or can bring a dream to life. Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Advisory Council www.guidedogs.com The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs. -- Vance Havner