Growing Up a Country Boy: Life Is Best When You're Barefoot and Carefree

by Donald Zolan (Illustrator)

A boy is Truth with dirt on its face, Beauty with a cut on its finger, Wisdom with bubble gum in its hair, and the Hope of the future with a frog in its pocket. —Alan Beck Harvest House Publishers warmly welcomes artist Donald Zolan to its gift book line. Donald’s award–winning images expertly capture the adventuresome spirit of children everywhere. This loving tribute to the mischiefs and musings of little boys features the captivating artwork of oil painter Donald Zolan. Heartwarming quotes and literary excerpts about the wonder of boyhood accompany the book’s delightful renderings of youngsters playing on the farm, fishing, frolicking with puppy dogs, and daydreaming in the great outdoors. With its nod to rural life and simpler times, this spirited volume is the perfect gift for the parents of a newborn baby boy or fathers of sons on any occasion.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stories/parts of stories pulled from different books that talk about boys and growing up in the country. Beautiful pictures. For use with older children although my 2 year old has loved the pictures since he was very little.