Whistling Dixie
Whistling Dixie by Marcia K. Vaughan is a delightful first edition published by HarperCollins in 1995. This 31-page book presents a whimsical tale centered around Dixie Lee, who brings home an array of unusual pets from Hokey Pokey Swamp, much to her mother’s dismay. As the story unfolds, readers will discover how Dixie Lee navigates the challenges of keeping her unconventional companions.
In this engaging narrative, Vaughan introduces a variety of creatures, including a little alligator, a snake, and a hoot owl, showcasing themes of fantasy and the bond between children and animals. The story takes a turn when Grandpappy insists that the critters must return to the swamp, but as night falls, the unexpected may reveal that these pets could be just what Dixie needs. Enhanced by Barry Moser’s vibrant watercolor illustrations, this book captures the charm of the swamp and its inhabitants, making it an enjoyable read for young audiences interested in animals and adventure.
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“Mercy me, Dixie Lee, we’ve got no place to keep a creature like that!” declares Mama each time Dixie Lee comes whistling home with another preposterous pet from Hokey Pokey Swamp. But Dixie knows better. She finds the perfect place to keep a little bitty gator, a slithery snake, and a hoot owl. All goes well until Grandpappy comes home and orders those critters back to the swamp come sunup. But late that very night, when the moon is up and the bogeyman stalks, maybe Dixie Lee’s critters will turn out to make a fine pack of pets after all.
Marcia Vaughan has crafted a rollicking good read-aloud story with a southern flair. And Barry Moser’s splendid watercolor paintings bring the Hokey Pokey Swamp and all its inhabitants to life with a wonderfully comic hand.
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