Buster Mesquite's Cowboy Band

by Tony Hillerman, Ernest Franklin (Illustrator)

Buster Mesquite's Cowboy Band give a quirky southwestern retelling of a classic children's tale, with a much more satisfactory ending. Delightful illustrations by Navajo artist Ernest Franklin, who has been illustrating Tony Hillerman's Navajo policemen for many years. Visual puns and hidden jokes make Franklin's drawings a delight to revisit over and over, always with a fresh sense of discovery. Humor is a large part of Native American life and traditional culture.

Genres: Childrens

31 pages, Hardcover

Published July 20, 2001

About the author

Tony Hillerman, who was born in Sacred Heart, Oklahoma, was a decorated combat veteran from World War II, serving as a mortarman in the 103rd Infantry Division and earning the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. Later, he worked as a journalist from 1948 to 1962. Then he earned a Masters degree and taught journalism from 1966 to 1987 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he resided with his wife until his death in 2008. Hillerman, a consistently bestselling author, was ranked as New Mexico's 25th wealthiest man in 1996. - Wikipedia

Reviews

[Clay Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A humorous book. Watched an online reading on youtube.

[Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

great kids book

[Doneen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this children's book by Tony Hillerman. Great story with fun illustrations. I think I know a grandson or two who need this book.

[Timothy Greer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful picture/story book for younger kids.