Wiener Wolf by Jeff Crosby

“I can settle dow-own and be doin'just fine

Til I hear an old train rollin'down the line

Then I hurry strai-aight home and pack
And if I didn' go, I believe I' blow my stack
I love you ba-aby, but you gotta understand
When the lord made me
He made a ramblin' man.”

Ramblin’ Man, Hank Williams Jr.

An adventurer’s heart is hard to tame, isn’t it? But what if this heart belongs to a wiener dog bored of life comfortable at home with grandma? Wealthy in illustrations and simple, yet well written narrative, Jeff Crosby’s Weiner Wolf won’t disappoint. Its contents will not only satisfy an adventurer’s heart, but they will also please those with a soft spot for stories about dogs. Jeff Crosby’s beautiful illustrations grace seven other children’s books.

Ages 4 & up

Published by Disney

ISBN 978-14231-3983-6

jeffcrosbyillustration.com

When Bob Met Woody, by Gary Golio and illustrated by Marc Burckhardt

Written by Gary Golio, this spectacular picture book provides an early introduction to Bob Dylan’s life. Through beautiful acrylic and oil illustrations by Marc Burckhardt (an artist from Austin whose art has graced three other picture books and many album covers) a story of Bob’s beginnings is told, from an upbringing in Minnesota to a friendship with legendary Woody Guthrie, one of his heroes.  Bob grew up listening to the radio and music of Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Hank Williams and Odetta (on whose life a picture book also recently came out), mesmerized by the power of their music. His childhood was complicated due to his family’s Jewish background and profound inability to find understanding for passion in music, his only solace.

It is my sincere hope that readers are further inspired to look into the work of musicians herein mentioned, as their own lives will be indubitably enriched. In addition to learning about Bob Dylan, they will encounter literary inspirations provided by America’s other son - John Steinbeck. Gary Golio’s inspirational picture book provides valuable insight into how finding understanding may not be easy, as well as how following dreams and passions burning deep within human soul are often quite necessary. 

Little, Brown and Company

Ages: 6 and up

Pages: 40

List Price: $17.99

Cover: Hardcover

Published: May, 2011

ISBN: 978-0-316-11299-4