Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Cowboy Sam and Those Confounded Secrets
Cowboy Sam holds all the towns secrets under his hat, until finally it won't old any more. What will the people do now? There are many suggestions, but none worked until Little Leroy suggested that Sam keep the secrets in his heart. Written by Kathy Griffin and Kathy Combs, with Texas-size illustrations by Minnesota's Mike Wohnoutka, this is a rollicking adventure for early readers.
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