An Appalachian Mother Goose peculiar -- and "quare" (the

peculiar -- and "quare" (the local pronunciation of "queer")

"James Still is better known as a novelist and poet

who became known as the "Dean of Appalachian Literature

Pack it in your travel bag and explore the outdoors protected and dry (did we mention it’s water-resistant

including Appalachian Reckoning

An Appalachian Mother Goose peculiar -- and "quare" (theWho hasn't heard of Jack Sprat, Little Boy Blue, and Peter the pumpkin eater? These colorful characters from the Mother Goose rhymes have been a staple of children's literature for the last two hundred years. James Still, long known for his ability to bring the rhythmic and evocative language of the Appalachian region onto the page, now brings fresh life to these rhymes. This new Mother Goose introduces readers to the delights of gooseberry pie, the