Mommy Goose's Appalachian Melodies

"I opened Mommy Goose's Appalachian Melodies out of curiosity intending to browse and ended up reading every word, appreciating every picture. This is a book full of fine storytelling, colorful characters, lively word play, good sense, and pure fun. The book takes the reader on a delightful journey, all accompanied by Minnie Adkins' whimsical, colorful carvings. Appalachian Melodies is an American and Appalachian original."—Gurney Norman, author of Kinfolks and Allegiance

"I opened Mommy Goose's Appalachian Melodies out of curiosity intending to browse and ended up reading every word, appreciating every picture. This is a book full of fine storytelling, colorful characters, lively word play, good sense, and pure fun. The book takes the reader on a delightful journey, all accompanied by Minnie Adkins' whimsical, colorful carvings. Appalachian Melodies is an American and Appalachian original."—Gurney Norman, author of Allegiance: Stories and member of the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame

"Appalachian Melodies is the latest of several collaborations Mike and Minnie have done. Rather than being a mere 'addition' to the series, this work expands and deepens the reach of previous efforts, making the case—without preaching—that all life is local, if it is to be richly lived. We belong to each other—there's no 'us' and 'them.' Here is a lovely and enchanting book that children and parents will want in their homes, their schools, and their local libraries."—Maurice Manning, author of Snakedoctor and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry

"Norris's words are as satisfying, salty, and sweet as that kettle corn we got at the craft fair last October, and Adkins's carvings charm the bark off the tree. Appalachian Melodies is homegrown enchantment. Run buy it. It drips with delight."—Robert Gipe, author of Pop: An Illustrated Novel and winner of the Weatherford Award for Appalachian Fiction

"Appalachian Melodies sings! Minnie Adkins's carvings dance! Another gem in the series—keep 'em coming!"—T. Crunk poet and children's book author and winner of the Yale Younger Poets Prize for Living in the Resurrection