It may have been an odd gift, but the process was a good experience for Alexander. By choosing a gift, and watching his mother unwrap and appreciate it, he learned an early lesson about the joy of giving. Only a few days after his first birthday , Alexander took his first halting steps. Within a few days, he was beginning to be a confident walker. At the close of the 20th Century, it is generally accepted that the most amazing sights on earth can be found at suburban shopping malls.
Malls have fountains, and benches, and card stores.
And some malls, as Alex discovers in this photo, have giant statues of cartoon characters. Here we see Alex gazing at a larger than life sculpture of Bugs Bunny. It was difficult to lure Alex away from the gorilla. He was mesmerized by the beast's soft artificial fur. At right, Alex checks out the offerings at Walden Books.