Synopses & Reviews
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"Round-faced characters populate the cheerily bright acrylic illustrations that contribute to the...energy...a tale that will make them smile." KIRKUS REVIEWS
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"Children looking for a heroine who takes matters into her own hands--make that feet, too--will find her here." ALA BOOKLIST
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"humor and spirit of a modern-day tall tale...just plain fun...will be an energetic addition to storytimes." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Review
"Round-faced characters populate the cheerily bright acrylic illustrations that contribute to the...energy...a tale that will make them smile." KIRKUS REVIEWS Kirkus Reviews
"Children looking for a heroine who takes matters into her own hands--make that feet, too--will find her here." ALA BOOKLIST Booklist, ALA
"humor and spirit of a modern-day tall tale...just plain fun...will be an energetic addition to storytimes." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL School Library Journal
Synopsis
This here's the story of the meanest, most ornery and pugnacious, pigtail-wearing, pint-sized person in the whole entire Texas Hill Country, and how she saved the town of Lovett from getting blown clear off the map. It's the story of little Clementine Sweet, the youngest of fourteen, who gets so tired of being forgotten about that she starts stomping on people's feet just to get noticed. Things look pretty bad for the sore-footed folks of Lovett until Clementine finally discovers a better use for her extra strong legs and super tough feet, and the townspeople can put away their steel-toed shoes and start two-stepping again. Vibrant illustrations capture all the spunk and exaggeration of this uproarious tale, full of fun-to-read-aloud true Texas slang. Clementine Sweet's frustrations and triumphs will enthrall little cowgirls and cowboys everywhere.
About the Author
Kitty Griffin is a freelance writer and journalist who has written articles for numerous publications in the Pittsburgh area and currently teaches screenwriting at a local college. She began writing for children in 1991 after being awarded a scholarship to a children's writers workshop at Rice University. She lives with her husband and a menagerie of animals, including a ferret, in Washington County, Pennsylvania.Kathy Combs was born in Louisiana but moved to Texas when she was three years old and has been a Texan ever since. This is her first children's book.Mike Wohnoutka received his B.F.A. from the Savannah College of Art and Design and later moved to Minneapolis to begin his career in illustration. In addition to doing advertising and editorial illustration, Mike also works part time as a product/graphic designer for a gift company. His work has been published in children's magazines such as Spider. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.