Hannah Mae O'Hannigan's Wild West Show [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

~ (Author, Illustrator) "On the day Hannah Mae O'Hannigan was born, her dear Uncle Coot from way out West sent her a cowgirl hat..." (more)
Key Phrases: Hannah Mae, Uncle Coot

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3-Hannah Mae never gives up on her dream of becoming a cowgirl, despite the fact that she lives in the city. Her roping skills are deftly honed by tying together drapery cords; her herding skills are carried out with a "herd" of hamsters. She's a cowpoke, through and through, and her talents come in mighty handy when she visits Uncle Coot, way out West. Although a bit long for storytimes, this delightful tale is sure to please wanna-be cowboys and girls. Ernst's art and the oversized format suggest the soft, muted tones and expansiveness of the prairie. Written with a subtle sense of irony, this blue-ribbon choice, so comically endearing, is irresistible. Yeehaw!-Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA
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From Booklist

Gr. 1-2. Droll pastel, ink, and pencil artwork and Old West humor from the halcyon days of TV cowpokes are the hallmarks of this outlandish picture book. When Hannah Mae is born to her staid, city-slicker parents, her "Uncle Coot from way out West" sends her a peachy pink cowgirl hat. From her earliest years, Hannah Mae studies Cowpoke Monthly and rides her pony, Sassafras, in the park, and she practices herding and feeding (with hamsters, as there are no convenient cows in the city). When she and Sassafras take the train to Uncle Coot's ranch, Uncle puts Hannah Mae to work doing chores--but no herding just yet. Her expertise with hamsters eventually comes in handy in a most unexpected way, providing a career for herself and a new role for her family. Goofy cowboy lingo, pretty Popsicle colors, and animals and people with similar saucer-eyed expressions are pleasing elements that will help round up an audience. Great for reading aloud. GraceAnne DeCandido
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 37 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing; 1st edition (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068985191X
• ISBN-13: 978-0689851919
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,032,919 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hannah Mae O'Hannigan's Wild West Show, June 17, 2004

By	Elizabeth Oliveira (Greenville, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This book is wonderful! It's ideal for children of all ages that dream of being cowboys or cowgirls. My 7, 5 and 4 yo love this book. A delight to read aloud. It is packed full with humorous pages.

5.0 out of 5 stars "Yeeeha" Cowgirl power for pint-sized readers., June 14, 2009

By	I. Polt-Jones "twinfant mom at twinfant.com" (East Bay, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fun, cute tale of a pint-sized cowgirl and her equally tiny pony who just happen to save the day on a real Western ranch. The story is set in the days of the railroad and telegram but any contemporary girl (or boy) would find it entertaining as well. It mixes reality (real ranch skills) with fantasy (well, just wait till you see how she saves the day!). All along, Hannah Mae shows remarkable pluck, determination and bravery. Her relationships with adults (mother, father and uncle) are all presented as warm and affectionate. The drawings are very modern in style and skillfully but playfully rendered. My young girls love this and one has taken to cheering, "yee-ha!".

5.0 out of 5 stars Hannah Mae O'Hannigan's Wild West Show, May 4, 2009

By	Richard P. Theis - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This delightful tale will keep you child entertained--for the first, second, third and fourth readings.