Children's Books
Abe Lincoln's Hat by Brenner,
A "Step Into Reading" book telling the story of Abe Lincoln's versitle hat. Paperback, 1994, 48pp, $3.99
Blue Hill Meadows by Rylant,
Tells the story of the Meadow family and the life they lead in the quiet Appalachian town of Blue Hill. Paperback, 1997, 43pp. $6.00
Eight Hands Round by Paul,
Introduces the letters of the alphabet with names of quilt patterns and explains the origins of the designs by describing the activity from which they are derived. Paperback, 1991, 29pp. $5.95
Knots on a Counting Rope by Martin,
Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses and his grandfather reminisce about the young boy's birth, his first horse, and an exciting horse race--a great book on relating family history. Paperback, 1987, $5.95
Make Way for Sam Houston, by Fritz,
The biographical account of Sam Houston. Paperback, 1986, 109pp.$5.99
My Great Aunt Arizona by Houston,
An Appalachian girl grows up to become a teacher who influences generations of children--based on Houston's family. Paperback, 1992, 30pp. $5.95
The Drinking Gourd by Monjo,
A young boy and his father help a family of slaves escape to freedom via the underground railroad. Paperback, 1970, 63pp. $3.75
The First Strawberries by Bruchac,
Tells the Cherokee story of the first man and woman arguing and how that led to the creation of the first strawberries. Paperback, 1998, 29pp. $5.99
The Great Salamandar Ball by Horstman,
Young Sara, while on a camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, witnesses the diverse salamander population of the park throwing a festive party. Paperback, 1997, 33pp. $5.99
When I Was Young in the Mountains by Rylant,
Narrative of a young girl's experiences growing up in the mountains. Paperback, 1982, 28pp. $6.99
With a Whoop and a Holler by Laan,
A collection of tales, rhymes, riddles and superstitions organized around the three distinct regions of the South. Paperback, 2001, 102pp. $10.00