Synopses & Reviews
David Davis's poetry charms children and adult readers.--Joyce Dixon, Southern Scribe ReviewsClassic Mother Goose tales are retold with aTexas twist by the author of Truckeris Night Before Christmas andTen Redneck Babies.This fun Texas romp through over fifty nurseryrhymes yields such results asMary Had a White-Faced Calf,There Was an OldCowgirl Who Lived in a Boot,Cactus Jack Horner, andTwinkle, Twinkle, TexasStar. With its unforgettable Texan flavor combined with vibrant, colorfulillustrations, this book will delight all ages. Lively vocabulary encouragesyoung readers to laugh and learn as Humpty Dumpty turns into a plate of huevosrancheros after his fall and Little Miss Toni eats her biscuit and jerky.ABOUT THE AUTHORDavid Davis, known for his keen sense of humor and lyrical style, has written several titlesin Pelicanis Night Before Christmas Series, includingRedneck Night Before Christmas, Truckeris Night Before Christmas, and Nurseis Night Before Christmas . His Ten Redneck Babiesand Jazz Cats, both published by Pelican, were named to theChildrenis Choice Top 100 List. A finalist for the Texas Golden Spur Award, Jazz Cats was also a selection of the Accelerated Reader Program.Davis has published pen-and-ink artwork, cartoons, poems, humor, and shortstories in various magazines and newspapers. In 1996, his political cartoons wonthe Mississippi Press Association award. An active speaker and presenter ateducational conferences and schools, Davis lives in Forth Worth, Texas.ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORSue Marshall Ward has had a varied career as afashion designer, layout and design artist, toy designer, and illustrator. Herartwork has appeared in Highlights for Children as well as numerous tradepublications. She is a member of the Society of Childrenis Book Writers andIllustrators and lives in Arlington, Texas.
Synopsis
This fun Texas romp through the Mother Goose tales yields such results as Mary Had a White-Faced Calf, There Was an Old Cowgirl Who Lived in a Boot, Cactus Jack Horner, and many more. Western illustrations enhance the Texas theme and add a sense of humor to this beloved classic.
Synopsis
David Davis's poetry charms children and adult readers. --Joyce Dixon, Southern Scribe ReviewsClassic Mother Goose tales are retold with a Texas twist by the author of Truckeris Night Before Christmas and Ten Redneck Babies.This fun Texas romp through over fifty nursery rhymes yields such results asMary Had a White-Faced Calf,There Was an Old Cowgirl Who Lived in a Boot,Cactus Jack Horner, andTwinkle, Twinkle, Texas Star. With its unforgettable Texan flavor combined with vibrant, colorful illustrations, this book will delight all ages. Lively vocabulary encouragesyoung readers to laugh and learn as Humpty Dumpty turns into a plate of huevos rancheros after his fall and Little Miss Toni eats her biscuit and jerky.