Rio Grande Valley ABC

Rickey Pittman

ISBN 10: 1941879004 / ISBN 13: 9781941879009

Published by Pelican Publishing, 2015

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This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rio Grande Valley ABC
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1941879004
• ISBN 13: 9781941879009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

The heart of Southern Texas―the Rio Grande Valley―is brought to life through rhyming text and vivid illustrations in this charming Texas-themed ABC book. Steeped in tradition at the crossroads between the United States and Mexico, the Valley’s residents have established a unique way of life, honoring their past and reaching for their future.

Author Rickey Pittman uses the alphabet to celebrate the sights and sounds of this unique life in the Magic Valley, capturing a full list of experiences from the flight of the aplomado falcon to the delight of a daughter’s quinceañera, the spirit of mariachi music, and the ride of Antonio Zapata.

Illustrator Julie Dupre Buckner splashes the pages with the hues of Valley life, from the bright butterflies gracing the grasslands to the clear night sky shining with stars in this informative and educational book for all ages.

About the Author

Rickey Pittman is an award-winning storyteller, author, and folksinger. The author of more than ten books and three CDs, Pittman is a tireless performer, constantly conducting appearances at schools, libraries, festivals, conventions, and workshops, including many in the Rio Grande Valley. A certified secondary gifted English teacher, Pittman currently teaches college level freshman composition and literature for Delta Community College, the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and Virginia College Online. Pittman earned a BA in New Testament Greek and an MA in English Literature from Abilene Christian University. He can be found online at bardofthesouth.com.

Julie Dupré Buckner is an award-winning artist who specializes in painting, portrait art, illustration, and design. Her portrait work is held in private collections through the US and she has illustrated numerous childrens books. A member of the Portrait Society of American and the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators, Buckner resides in Plaquemine, Louisiana. She can be found online at jdbuckner.com