All things about Texas with colourful illustrations..........

I'm a born and raised Texan who clearly doesn't know as much about her state as she thought! This is an incredibly interesting book, full of facts worthwhile for absolutely anyone from Texas, living in Texas, or curious about Texas. The illustrations are a great addition that makes it all the more fun. I would definitely recommend it!

This is a really fantastic A to Z through Texas. I love the style of illustration and the way the information is organised. Snapshots of information make this very readable and I really hope to see similar books for other states (and countries!). I can imagine This is Texas Y'All! will be very popular.

A fun mini almanac of facts about Texas. It is beautifully illustrated, the information is fascinating and it's a quick read.

I thought it might be a cute way to explore the lone star state, but it didn't grab my attention. Cute cover and title, though.

No one loved their state like Texans. We have Texas-shaped meat and cheese platters at our grocery store, and any word about Queso not being the best here will lead to fighting words. The new book This is Texas Y'all takes the wonders of Texas and separates them by the letters of the Alphabet. Did you know Texas has a large Hindu population? Did you know that the chuck wagon is the official vehicle of Texas? This book combines cute drawings and fun facts which are great for those who reside in the greatest state in the nation, and their friends who do not.

Super interesting book of random facts. This book is Texas Yall!! Everything you ever wanted to know about Texas and a ton of things you didn't.. There are some quick tidbits and also come longer stories and history. There are even quotes by famous people about Texas.

Did you know October 26 is Chicken Fried Steak Day? Neither did I until I read this book. The Iron Skillet is the official state cooking vessel of Texas. This book is really filled with so much interesting facts. It's great for kids and adults both.

Thank you to Misha Blaise, Rowman & Littlefield, and Lone Star Press for the privilege to read This is Texas, Y'All!: The Lone Star State from A to Z early released for an honest review;

As a born and bred Texan, I could not help reaching for this book when it came up available.

I find myself very much at a crossroads about this book. I think I went into this book expecting very little (perhaps, more like a kid's book based on the outside), and yet came out of it feeling unsatisfied as thought with my changed perception of what it was, like I hadn't gotten enough out of it that could have been done with it.

The books is designed by alphabetical points to tell you all about Texas, with historical references/records, quotes, lyrics, and art. I was confused a number of times how certain pieces ended up under the letters they were chosen for. Also, it seemed unhelpful to have them all pushed back to back, instead of having a line, space, or perhaps a drawing between different facts or ideas encased in each of the letters.

Yep, need to buy this one for my Texas cousins! Sounds just like them! I love Texas; one of my favorite states, actually. This book is loaded with good info about the state and it's people. Anyone planning a trip there should enjoy it.

Misha Blaise, you are an absolute joy! I chose this title to review, as I am a native Texan, and as you will learn in this perfect piece of Texas History, Texans are a bit fanatical about all things Texas!! I was utterly enthralled by this work and I learned so much! I may have even squealed when I got to Tyler and our Roses! (Again, that Texas pride runs deep!) It would remiss of me to not mention - nay; gush over, Misha's illustrations! She is a true, authentic talent and her illustrations bring such life to her words! I cannot wait to for October! I will be giving a copy of This is Texas, Y'all! to family and friends for Christmas! What a treasure!

This is a nice book, and being from Texas, I recognize a lot of the places that were talked about and terms that were used.Really nice to see a book about Texas in this light .

An interesting Texas alphabet book. It is full of info bits arranged by the alphabet, about the biggest state of the union. There is graphics on how a cow is divided for meat, how to dress like a cowboy etc. Overall it’s not bad. I personally do not care for the illustrations, but kids using it as a travel guide will get a kick out of it’s information.

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If you’re from Texas, new to Texas or just curious about it then you MUST get this book. It would also be perfect for the classroom or library as a fun resource. There’s also lots of quotes from those well-known or deeply connected to Texas sprinkled throughout.

Despite the fact the author isn’t from Texas and was raised up north she managed to put together an amazing book that should make Texans proud.

It’s an A to Z outline of all things Texas with fun illustrations, quirky facts, interesting bits on the culture and historical data to teach even long time Texans a thing or two. It was fun to learn how many of the ‘pure’ Texas icons actually had their originations from across the world. Brahman cattle originated in India, the first settlement was established by people from the Canary Islands and would become San Antonio, the Crape Myrtle came from China, a sailing ship in a Galveston museum was built in Scotland and so much more.

Blaise seems to have taken great pains to show the wide diversity in the history of the Lone Star State as well as how that has continued through the modern era. Sources were provided so you can do further research on your own.

By the end you’ll be craving a glass of sweet tea to go with your BBQ.