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    My Big Book of Texas

    All That's Great About the Lone Star State!

    Author C.S. Jennings
    Illustrated by C.S. Jennings
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    Hardcover
    $19.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Tinker: An Imprint of Penguin Workshop
    10.5"W x 10.38"H x 0.35"D   | 16 oz | 24 per carton
    On sale May 26, 2026 | 48 Pages | 9798217050666
    Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
    Reading Level: Lexile 780L | Fountas & Pinnell N
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    A picture book celebration of all things Texas, perfect for fans of Richard Scarry and Miroslav Šašek’s classic This Is... series.

    An introduction and love letter to Texas, this picture book explores the Lone Star State’s geographical features, culture, wildlife, prehistoric species, and more—all while incorporating early learning concepts, like the alphabet, counting, and opposites.

    Discover the shapes, textures, and colors of Texas, the contributions of notable Texans, and the best of what there is to see and do in America’s second biggest state with this perfect gift for the whole family.
    • AWARD | 2026
      The Austin Chronicle Best of Austin Critics Pick
    "Artfully slipping in educational bits including counting and color exercises and a complete Texas-themed alphabet....Young hombres with a yen to be 'cowpokes' will appreciate information on proper clothing, gear, activities, and (nonprofane) cowboy talk."—Kirkus Reviews
    C.S. Jennings is an eighth-generation Texan, born and raised in Abilene, Texas (home of the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature), and a resident of Austin. C. S. is the author of Hello, Texas! (Union Square Kids, 2010), a board book staple in Texas gift shops for over a decade—and regularly carried by the state capitol bookstore. C.S. is also the illustrator of From an Idea to Disney (Clarion Books, 2019), which was featured on the 2020–2021 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. Visit him online at csjennings.com.
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    A picture book celebration of all things Texas, perfect for fans of Richard Scarry and Miroslav Šašek’s classic This Is... series.

    An introduction and love letter to Texas, this picture book explores the Lone Star State’s geographical features, culture, wildlife, prehistoric species, and more—all while incorporating early learning concepts, like the alphabet, counting, and opposites.

    Discover the shapes, textures, and colors of Texas, the contributions of notable Texans, and the best of what there is to see and do in America’s second biggest state with this perfect gift for the whole family.

    Awards

    • AWARD | 2026
      The Austin Chronicle Best of Austin Critics Pick

    Praise

    "Artfully slipping in educational bits including counting and color exercises and a complete Texas-themed alphabet....Young hombres with a yen to be 'cowpokes' will appreciate information on proper clothing, gear, activities, and (nonprofane) cowboy talk."—Kirkus Reviews

    Author

    C.S. Jennings is an eighth-generation Texan, born and raised in Abilene, Texas (home of the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature), and a resident of Austin. C. S. is the author of Hello, Texas! (Union Square Kids, 2010), a board book staple in Texas gift shops for over a decade—and regularly carried by the state capitol bookstore. C.S. is also the illustrator of From an Idea to Disney (Clarion Books, 2019), which was featured on the 2020–2021 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. Visit him online at csjennings.com.
    C.S. Jennings View titles by C.S. Jennings

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