This here's the story of the meanest, most ornery and pugnacious, pigtail-wearing,
pint-sized person in the whole entire Texas Hill Country, and how she
saved the town of Lovett from getting blown clear off the map. It's
the story of little Clementine Sweet, the youngest of fourteen, who
gets so tired of being forgotten about that she starts stomping on people's
feet just to get noticed. Things look pretty bad for the sore-footed
folks of Lovett until Clementine finally discovers a better use for
her extra strong legs and super tough feet, and the townspeople can
put away their steel-toed shoes and start two-stepping again. Vibrant
illustrations capture all the spunk and exaggeration of this uproarious
tale, full of fun-to-read-aloud true Texas slang. Clementine Sweet's
frustrations and triumphs will enthrall little cowgirls and cowboys
everywhere.
Reviews
"Round-faced characters populate the cheerily bright acrylic illustrations that contribute to the...energy... a tale that will make them smile." KIRKUS REVIEWS
“The authors have peppered this outlandish story with amusing expressions and given it the humor and spirit of a modern-day tall tale. Wohnoutka’s acrylic cartoon illustrations provide a sunny landscape and a pugnacious heroine seen from a variety of amusing perspectives. Used as an introduction to the tall-tale genre or for just plain fun, this will be an energetic addition to storytimes.” SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
“Kids will love mimicking her signature line...this has the allure of a tall tale, and Wohnoutka’s boisterous, oversize artwork has a comic look, especially when he uses unusual perspectives (with feet often in the forefront). Children looking for a heroine who takes matters into her own hands—make that feet, too—will find her here.” BOOKLIST
Beginnings
The idea for this story came from Kitty. She remembers a boy from her elementary school that liked to stomp on
people's feet. Funny how things like that stick with you over the years and can become the beginning of a story.
What is going on in your world right now that will stick with you?
