Washoe County Library System

Lively Potch pursues the girl of his dreams, the darling Polly Pumpernickel.

After falling in love at first sight, Tully the mouse strives to prove his devotion to Frill every day--while avoiding the cat--but never gives her a chance to respond to his marriage proposal.

"The latest offering from the award-winning team of Robin Page and Steve Jenkins focuses on the most unique and exciting animal displays in the natural world, used by creatures to stand out. This eye-catching, high-interest material is ideal for nature lovers, Jenkins fans, and even the most reluctant readers."--

In this version of the classic story, Ma Sally of Charleston County, South Carolina, devises a contest for her son's admirers: cook up a dish of black-eyed peas that meets her exacting standards, and the winner can marry her son. Includes recipe for Princess' black-eyed peas.