The Beasts of Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge Library

Thursday 21st August

the world around Whaley is full of wonders

a cheetah taking shape

Over in Whaley Bridge,

A Golden Dragon flies,

Fast as the wind,

Over the edge of the hills,

Over in Whaley Bridge,

A slim cheetah runs,

Like a flicker of yellow flame,

Through the trees and the books.

Over in Whaley Bridge,

A Rainbow Dragon watches

From the edge of the bookcase,

Seeing every word you read,

Over in Whaley Bridge,

A Blue-winged Dragon slides,

As silent as smoke,

In and out of your dreams.

Over in Whaley Bridge,

Dangerous Basilisks dance,

Twisting round each other,

Like fast, green rivers.

With teeth.

Waiting Basilisks

Dancing Basilisks

with many thanks to the storymakers, puppeteers and audience of Whaley Bridge!