Robert Jessup Children’s Mural
The Robert Jessup Children's Mural on the first floor of the library is full of references to classic children's stories from around the world. Can you find these characters in the mural? Follow the links below to find items in our collection with that character's story.
Rapunzel
Hansel and Gretel
A puppeteer holding the Tin Woodman from The Wizard of Oz
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Pinocchio
The Green Frogs
The Fisherman and the Magic Fish
The Chinese Mirror
Jack and the Beanstalk
Alice in Wonderland
Stuart Little
The Mad Hatter
Little Red Riding Hood
Tale of Rabbit and Coyote (pictured at right)
Swiss Family Robinson
The Pied Piper of Hamlin
Urashima and the Kingdom under the Sea
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
The Owl and the Pussycat
A Man and His Dog with Pies on Their Heads
Unanana and the Enormous One-tusked Elephant
Momotaro the Peach Boy
Captain Hook
Peter Pan
Dorothy
The Brave Pot-Maker
Aladdin and the Genie
John Henry
The Prince and the Green Parrot/The Prince Finding his Bride
Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
A Chinese Yellow Dragon
Annie Christmas
Robin Hood
Malindy and the Little Devil
Puss in Boots
Tarzan