A Southern Child's Garden of Verses

by David R. Davis, Herb Leonhard (Illustrator)

"David Davis's whimsical and soothing rhymes evoke delightful visions of gentle days and fond memories of days gone by." -Glenn Dromgoole, author of Good Night Cowboy and Good Night Cowgirl

Through catchy rhymes and sweet verses, this collection of poetry delivers a simple reflection on childhood pleasures in the South. More than fifty poems capture such charming reminiscences as resting under a shady magnolia trees, slurping watermelon, and rocking on an old porch swing.

Poems titled "Cowboys Down in Texas," "Kudzu," and "Candles in the Sky" evoke the innocence of childhood while recalling the wonderful traits of the region. State by state, award-winning author David Davis introduces young readers to a Louisiana belle, a Georgia peach, and Arkansas peanuts. Herb Leonhard's lovely illustrations depict the dulcet sights, sounds, and memories of the South.

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Irasema · Rating 3 out of 5]

You don't have to be from the South to enjoy several of these poems that are written with a Southern slant. Some poems are more fun than others but young children will enjoy having them read aloud. One thing to be aware of, however, is that there is a poem titled "Song of the Red Man" in reference to people of Native-American groups.