Ten Redneck Babies: A Southern Counting Book (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Sue Marshall Ward (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS - Focusing on the activities of 10 toddling little ones, this inane volume offers nothing but a series of rhymed stereotypes. Young readers will fail to recognize many of the elements (e.g., "8 redneck babies riding bluetick hounds - /"One hid in kudzu on the red dirt ground") or just won't care about others ("5 redneck babies chomped watermelon./One made tracks - where to? No tellin'!"). While Ward manages to improve on the material she's saddled with, her babies are still cutesy and indistinguishable except for their different hairdos and clothing (diapers or overalls). The compositions are often cluttered, though the colors are pleasant and many of the details amusing. Stick with more enticing counting books such as Lorna Read and Jenny Tulip's One to Ten and Back Again (Brimax, 1999) or Phyllis Root's One Duck Stuck (Candlewick, 1998). - Susan Weitz, Spencer-Van Etten Schools, Spencer, NY
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"Loaded with Southern charm." -- --Kirkus Reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589802322
• ISBN-13: 978-1589802322
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #888,268 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable!!!, November 27, 2005

By	Steven James (Washington State) - See all my reviews

This book is so cute. I am going to buy it for all my friends who are having babies. A very cute book. A nice baby present to tuck in with all the other gifts.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't resist a baby, September 17, 2004

By	Diane D. Roberts "Diane Roberts" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A most adorable counting book, lending its southern hospitality, while counting up to ten and back again. Ten Redneck Babies tug at your heart as they shinnie up magnolia trees, gobble down Moon Pies, and lap up buttered grits. The rollickin' verse, accompanied with the extraordinary illustrations makes this book a must read. You will to gather up 'Sounthern Humor and hospitality' that will suggest you read this book over and over again. Whether you're chompin' on watermelon or spending your time trying to treed a possum, this book will stand out in your library and make you know that's it's hard to beat 'Southern Charm'.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ten Redneckbabies, August 29, 2005

By	Jyl F. Adams - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An absolute delight! Thank you so much, it is the perfect new baby gift!