Pecos Bill Invents the Ten-Gallon Hat Contributor(s): Strauss, Kevin (Author), Harrington, David (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1455615021 ISBN-13: 9781455615025 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2011038654 |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.6" W x 11" (0.80 lbs) 32 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A wacky spin on an Old West favorite. This tall tale about a famous American cowboy takes readers on a romp into the Wild West. When Pecos Bill cannot seem to find the best hat to fit his head, he searches for creative ways to keep his noggin covered. His often humorous ideas lead to the invention of the cowboy hat. A glossary includes cowboy terms. |
Contributor Bio(s): Strauss, Kevin: - Award-winning author and storyteller KEVIN STRAUSS performs at schools, libraries, and community events across the Midwest.Harrington, David: - David Harrington's affinity for art began at a young age, when he drew on everything-except paper. Since receiving a BFA from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, he has illustrated numerous children's books, including Pelican's Pecos Bill Invents the Ten-Gallon Hat, winner of the WWA Spur Award, Chachalaca Chiquita, Ole! Cinco de Mayo!, and The Boy Who Wouldn't Read. |