HITCHIN’ POST
by
Julie Barker
Genre: Children's Picture Book / Rhyming / K-3
Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
Date of Publication: July 14, 2016
Number of Pages: 46
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Hard work and the cowboy life on the 6Bs Ranch is nothing new to old jackrabbit Hitchin’ Post. Hitchin’ Post is a picture book written in rhyme describing old Hitch’s life on the 6Bs Ranch and his journey in finding what it truly means to be thankful.
His beloved ranch goes through a terrible drought, but Hitch decides that despite challenges, there is always something to be thankful for. He discovers that it is relationships with his friends and his beloved ranch that makes him feel rich.
PRAISE FOR HITCHIN' POST:
*2017 North Texas Book Festival Honorable Mention award*
Wonderfully told with beautiful, rustic illustrations.
- Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Readers' Favorite
I can't wait to share this book with my granddaughters!
- Amy, Goodreads Review
Hitchin' Post is the most adorable story with the best illustrations! We love, love, love it!!!
– Cory, Amazon Verified Customer
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Told from the perspective of a Texas Jackrabbit named
Hitchin’ Post, this adorable book takes the reader through the ups and downs of
life on a Texas ranch.
Have I told y’all lately that I love children’s books? Well,
I do, dagnabit! Six B’s Hitchin’ Post charmed the cowgirl boots right off my
hooves!
There are many things about this delightful book that I
adored. First and foremost, this book was illustrated by the mama of the
author. I love doing projects with my own daughter, and knowing that this book
was the work of art by a mother-daughter team won my heart over!
This lovely book has a great moral: love where you are and
be thankful for those around you. In a world where our kids are inundated with
hate and bullies and even cartoons with weird messages, this little book has a
great grounding message. Hitchin’ Post would be a great addition to any kid’s
library!
Back to the illustrations: Altman’s illustrations are so
cute. I can imagine a child drinking them in while a parent or teacher…or older
sibling… reads the rhyming story to him/her. Oh, did I mention that I love
rhyming stories? Well, well, well, let me tell ya that I do, thank you very
much! And so do kids!
Rhymes create a love of words and poetry, a sense of rhythm,
and impart a love of reading. If you ask me, all children’s books should be
written in rhyme. But you didn’t, so I digress.
This book feels great in your hands. The illustrations are
large and colorful. It would be great for reading at home, in the library, or
in the classroom. It’s quite lovely in person. I encourage everyone to grab a
copy for your favorite child. And don’t forget to scroll down to enter to win a
copy!
Six B’s Hitchin’ Post is flat out adorable!
I, therefore, grant Ole Hitchin’ Post and his ranch
5
Fabulous Brooms!
Julie Barker was born and raised in west Texas, and currently resides in Quanah, Texas, with her husband and three children. She maintained her west Texas roots into college when she attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, receiving a degree in social work. Julie has grown up surrounded by the ranching heritage, and felt drawn to share this way of life through the adventures of the little cowboy jackrabbit, Hitchin’ Post. Hitchin’ Post marks Julie’s debut into the world of children’s literature. She was fortunate to have her mother, artist Carolyn Altman, provide the cute, whimsical illustrations of old Hitch and the 6Bs, making this project extra special.
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