🍑 Giant Peach Yodel! by Jan Peck
Illustrated by Barry Root
Published by Pelican Publishing
Fantastical and fun, Giant Peach Yodel! follows Little Buddy Earl and his lively family as they rumble off in their jalopy to the Peach Pickin’ Festival. Each time they pass a field, Buddy lets out a joyful yodel—and watch out!—the crops start growing sky-high! When they reach Uncle Frankie’s orchard and find scrawny peaches, Buddy Earl saves the day with one big “Yodel-ay-dee-hoo!”
This tall tale about teamwork and heart proves that kids of any size can do wondrous things. With Barry Root’s warm, homespun illustrations in sunny yellows and oranges, and a special recipe for Little Buddy Earl’s Peach Cobbler, this story is a treat for read-aloud time—or anytime you need a smile.
Praise for Giant Peach Yodel!
“Peck gives a Russian folktale an American tall-tale twist in this humorous picture book… full of alliteration and rhythm—ideal for reading aloud!”
— Booklist Star Review
“Fresh as summer and crisp as cobbler, this tall tale about a giant peach (no, not that one) will have the young’uns grinning like a possum eating peach pits.”
— Jeanette Larson, author, Hummingbirds: Facts and Folklore from the Americas
“Poppin’ use of the English language as we travel down the story road with ring-tailed tooter Buddy Earl and his colorful family.”
— Debbie Raindl, Librarian, Saginaw Public Library
“Jan Peck’s beautiful little story reminds us that we all have the chance to make our corner of the world a little better.”
— Glenn Dromgoole, author, The Power of a Penny
About the Author
Jan Peck is a children’s author and former editor for Boys’ Life Magazine. Her work has appeared in Humpty Dumpty, Highlights for Children, and Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul. She’s the author of Way Out West on My Little Pony, Pirate Treasure Hunt!, and Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea.
About the Illustrator
Barry Root attended the Ringling College of Art and Design. His illustrations have appeared in Life, Publishers Weekly, Horn Book, and Discover magazines.
Bonus Fun
🗣️ Try your own Peachy Yodel!
🍑 Download Little Buddy Earl’s Peach Cobbler Recipe
🎨 Coming Soon: Coloring Page – Buddy Earl and the Giant Peach
Meta Description (for SEO)
Join Little Buddy Earl in Jan Peck’s humorous tall tale, Giant Peach Yodel! When his yodel makes peaches grow, this Southern picture book bursts with laughter, rhythm, and homespun charm. Includes a peach cobbler recipe and vibrant art by Barry Root.
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