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
PURCHASE LINKS:
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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Grand Prize:
1st Place Winner receives an eBook AND a Signed Print Copy
4 Runners-Up each have a choice of eBook OR Signed Print Copy
June 26-July 6, 2017
(U.S. Only)
CHECK OUT THE OTHER GREAT BLOGS ON THE TOUR:
| 6/26 | Review | Hall Ways Blog |
| 6/27 | Sneak Peek | The Librarian Talks |
| 6/28 | Excerpt | Reading by Moonlight |
| 6/29 | Review | Missus Gonzo |
| 6/30 | Character Interview | CGB Blog Tours |
| 7/1 | Scrapbook Page | My Book Fix Blog |
| 7/2 | Promo | Momma on The Rocks |
| 7/3 | Review | The Page Unbound |
| 7/4 | Cover Reveal | Forgotten Winds |
| 7/5 | Review | Books and Broomsticks |
