ALT Panel one: "A book must be an axe for the frozen sea within us." says Franz Kafka. He looks solemn, and holds up a finger to show that he is serious. Panel two: The publishers across the table say "That's all very well, Franz. But we commissioned a board book for toddlers". Panel three: "And here it is!" Kafka answers proudly, holding up a colourful book. It is titled "Choppy Helps out" and shows a cute axe with a friendly face (presumably Choppy) and his friend, a frozen, smiling sea. note: Herr Kafka gave me the manuscript for "Choppy Helps Out!" on the undertanding that I destroyed it after his death. I could not bring myself to do so. If you are a publisher and interested in purchasing the rights, please contact me via my website.