{"product_id":"way-out-west-on-my-little-pony-9781589806979","title":"Way Out West on My Little Pony","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Continuing her singsong journeys, Peck takes readers on a jaunty pony ride 'way out West.' Cowpokes ride the trail and get up close with a variety of regional animals before safely returning home. The rich mixture of imagination, real animals, and exuberant rhyming make this a solid choice for story time or anytime.\" -Jeanette Larson, children's literature consultant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jan Peck brings the West to life for children with rhythmic and enchanting lyrics about horny toads, prairie dogs, armadillos, jackrabbits, roadrunners, longhorns, and buffalo.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Glenn Dromgoole, author of Good Night Cowboy and Good Night Cowgirl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The prose is charming and sparkling with animation. It will ignite children's imaginations.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Debbie Raindl, children's services, John Ed Keeter Public Library, Saginaw, TX\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn assortment of friendly desert animals greets a young cowgirl as she heads out West on her pony. Along the way, she says \"Howdy \" to a scampering jackrabbit, a howling coyote, and a charging buffalo as she trots farther down the trail. Readers are introduced to these regional critters of the West before arriving to the surprise-and endearing-ending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned author Jan Peck and award-winning illustrator Herb Leonhard come together for this Western-inspired children's book. Written in rhythmic verse and filled with vibrant illustrations, this educational tale is sure to enlighten readers while capturing their imaginations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003cbr\u003eJan Peck has fascinated children with stories on a variety of subjects. Her writing has appeared in several children's magazines, such as Highlights for Children and Humpty Dumpty. She is also the author of Pelican's Pirate Treasure Hunt  In addition to serving as an active member of the Texas Society of Children's Book Writers for twenty-five years, Peck is a full-time writer. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR\u003cbr\u003eHerb Leonhard is the illustrator of Pelican's St. Patrick and the Three Brave Mice and A Southern Child's Garden of Verses. His work has also appeared on album covers and calendars and in notable publications such as D Magazine. He earned his B.F.A. in illustration from the Pacific Northwest College of Art and resides in Prosser, Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pelican Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781589806979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.24h x 8.92w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/14\/2010\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jan Peck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43059849658549,"sku":"9781589806979","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_1a7b4e39-41b0-48a5-b486-8ffb76aebc5b.jpg?v=1690299432","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/way-out-west-on-my-little-pony-9781589806979","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}