Welcome to Texas! Whether they're locals or visitors, young readers will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of "The Lone Star State."

With information about the state's animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Texas is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike.

The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details ("Texas is BIG! It's the second-largest state in the USA") give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.

And it makes a great "welcome!" gift for house guests!

Author: Asa Gilland
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/05/2021
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Series: Welcome to
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.20h x 8.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780593178270
Audience: 03 - 07


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 01/15/2021 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
ASA GILLAND is the illustrator of the "Welcome to" series of picture books about the US states. Her art has also appeared on stationery, textiles, and home decor. Asa's father was a cartographer and he and Asa would always make time to search out interesting sites and explore their surroundings. Asa has lived in seven countries and loves to travel near and far with her two sons. Learn more about her work at asagilland.com and follow her on Instagram at @asagilland.