This is Texas, Y'All!: The Lone Star State from A to Z

by Misha Blaise

Overview

This is Texas, Y'All!
written and illustrated by Misha Blaise

A charming gift for proud Texans of all ages

Take a rollicking ride through Texas culture and history with this quirky illustrated guide to all things Texan. Beyond celebration of classic cowboy culture, you will discover:

·the only Czech word known to all Texas
·what city outlawed dancing for 52 years
·the Texas history that underlies the 'scars
·what automotive culture is called "hip hop on wheels"
·and what town was named after a famous English novelist

Fascinating factoids paired with whimsical hand-drawn art bring to life the land, food, nature, events, and music that collectively form the unparalleled culture of the Lone Star State. Young and old will enjoy this visual feast almost as much as a plate of barbecue.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781630763114
Publisher:	Lone Star Books
Publication date:	10/01/2017
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	536,469
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Misha Maynerick Blaise has partnered with brands such as Urban Outfitters, West Elm, CB2, Oopsy Daisy, and the New York Times Style Magazine. She was selected as the winner of a portfolio showcase at the 2015 Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference in Austin, Texas. In 2007, she was selected to contribute to a nationally acclaimed public art exhibit in Chicago titled “Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet.” She and her husband own a green-building company in Austin, Texas, and she is also the author of This Phenomenal Life.

Editorial Reviews

09/01/2017
Gr 3 Up—"Grab your reigns, sip your sweet tea, and get ready for a rollicking A-to-Z ride through the Lone Star State." This title offers a collection of fast facts about Texas in alphabetical order. Some tidbits will be familiar to most readers, while more obscure trivia is also included. The compendium is peppered with quotes by figures ranging from Davy Crockett to John Steinbeck. Details cover Texan monuments and history—King Ranch, the "Come and Take It" flag, and the 67-foot statue of Sam Houston—to more local fare such as the Kilgore Rangerettes, McDonald Observatory, and the world's largest honky-tonk: Billy Bob's in Fort Worth. The information is presented overwhelmingly, with many small captions and illustrations. The source notes are somewhat poorly executed as they are limited and general. While the format is conversational and entertaining, there is a lack of cohesiveness due to the broad focus. VERDICT Readers with a passion for the Lone Star State will enjoy browsing through this alphabet book for older readers.—Jamie Jensen, Coy Miller Elementary School, Little Elm, TX

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