Goodnight, West Texas

by Callie Fuqua, Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator)

Overview

There are so many lovely things about West Texas-how could we possibly say "goodnight" to them all?
The sun is setting, and West Texas needs to go to bed-and so do we!-but first, let's say "Goodnight" to some of the places and things that make West Texas special.

Featuring gorgeous illustrations on each page, Goodnight, West Texas gives us all a chance to visit some of the most beautiful, interesting, and charming things one can find only in West Texas-things we may even visit again in our dreams.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612546933
Publisher:	Brown Books Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/26/2024
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	AD550L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Callie Fuqua is a native West Texan and first-time author. Being a fourth- and sixth-generation Midlander on either side of her family and having grown up on family ranches in both Fort Davis and Snyder, she has a meaningful connection to the area and understands its rich culture. There is lots of fun to be had and many places to see way, way out west. Callie wrote this book hoping to inspire in others the same love for West Texas that she has.

Richard Cowdrey is an illustrator from Cincinnati Ohio. In 1978, Richard left Cincinnati for Columbus College of Art & Design, graduating in 1981. After a short stint at Hallmark Greeting Cards in Kansas City, MO, he went out on his own beginning a nearly 40-year career as a freelance illustrator. In his professional career, Richard has worked with many bestselling publishers, including Harper Collins, Scholastic Inc., Simon & Schuster, Random House, Harcourt, McMillan McGraw Hill, Bantam Books, Grosset & Dunlap, Penguin Publishing, Workman Publishing, and Harvest House.

Editorial Reviews

"[Goodnight, West Texas] uses illustrations and a travelog of the region’s most well-known landmarks to bring West Texas to life." —Texas Standard

“Goodnight, West Texas is a book I cannot wait to read to my little cowgirl — all the familiar places, animals, sights, and lifestyle we love are beautifully illustrated across its pages. It will be a bedtime staple.”—Jenna Paulette, Native Texan Country Music Singer-Songwriter

“Yeehaw! Goodnight, West Texas is a rodeo of a tribute, sure to become a Lone Star State classic.”—Violet Lemay, Author of Alithia Ramirez Was an Artist, First-Place Winner of the Reading the West Book Award, Picture Book Category

“Goodnight, West Texas is a charming romp through some of my favorite places, including Perini Ranch (yum), M.L. Leddy’s, Friday Night Lights, and the Marfa Lights. It’s a fun read (with fantastic illustrations) for kids and a visit to the best of West Texas for adults.”—Alan Elliott, Award-Winning Author of Willy the Texas Longhorn

“This book appeals to kids and adults alike who are connected with the unique culture and landscape of West Texas! Even the dust devils get a shout-out in this fun tribute to a special place.”—Misha Maynerick Blaise, Author-Illustrator of This is Texas, Y’all: The Lone Star State From A–Z

“Goodnight, West Texas is a charming read with beautiful illustrations to explore and then dream about all of the unique places that make West Texas so very special — something for all families to enjoy!”—Whitney Strauss, Author of Sweet Child Born in Texas

“Bold illustrations and a delightful poem help readers cross the vast terrain of West Texas. Young readers will enjoy saying “goodnight” to many cherished Texas landmarks, and will want to visit them, too! —Mary Brooke Casad, Author of the Bluebonnet Armadillo Adventure Series

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