Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars.
Cowboy Small (Lois Lenski Books)
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Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars.
About the Author
Lois Lenski was the author and illustrator of more than 90 books for children, including the very popular "Mr. Small" picture books. She is counted among the most influential author-illustrators of the twentieth century. She was awarded the Newbery Medal for STRAWBERRY GIRL and a Newbery Honor for both INDIAN CAPTIVE and PHEBE FAIRCHILD.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
My 3-year old got this book for Christmas. He was so taken with it that (of course) we had to read it four times in a row before bed. Then he had to take his stick horse to bed with him in a sleeping bag (or his bedroll, as Cowboy Small would say)and lie on the floor to "look at the stars." The words are simple and the pictures are wonderful. A great book for any little cowboy or cowgirl.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This is a classic book that our almost 3 year old daughter loves to look at again and again. She has learned many new words (curry, saddle, spurs, saddlehorn, etc.), has memorized most of the text, and is very attached to anything related to horses. The text is simple, the illustrations are wonderful, and the story is charming. Our daughter has lots of books and this is one that she seeks out from among all the others in her bookshelf. You'll love it too.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By In The Woods
Format:Hardcover
My 2-year old son and I just checked "Cowboy Small" out of the library. Couldn't believe my luck in finding this book! This is the first story book that's held my son's interest past the first few pages and all the way to the end and back again, and I mean backwards through every page.
My son is into horses in a big way right now and one of his favorite movies is "The Cowboys" with John Wayne and Bruce Dern. (A few bad parts we skip through.) Amazingly, the book and movie are very similar is many aspects: chuck wagon, sleeping out, campfire, cattle drive/roundup, playing guitar, and breaking a horse in a round pen with the cowboys sitting on the top rail -- right out of the movie!
Lois Lenski's a national treasure. Why didn't I know about him before? And where are the greeting cards and window valances and sheets? Half joking here, but I wouldn't mind getting my son some Cowboy Small sheets when he moves to a big-boy bed. ;)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
Best book ever! My youngest son loved this one and so we gave it to our niece and she loves it too!
Published 2 months ago by Martin K Norquist
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cowboy Small Book
This little book is the perfect size for a toddler to enjoy reading with Mommy & Daddy. It's hardback so there's no chance of destroying it either!
Published 2 months ago by Pim50
4.0 out of 5 stars
Like the original better
Although we all have the original version memorized and like it the best, this one is great. The board book makes it family-friendly, as we were always worried about tearing the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by signingmom
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 2yr old love s this book
I have had this book for about 6 no. And my son loves it so much we read it two to three times in a row every night before . Bed I think I have it pretty well memorized. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for young reader's collection
This is a great book to read aloud to your toddler/preschooler. New vocabulary is introduced in a clear, concrete way. The illustrations are wonderful. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Robin Harp
5.0 out of 5 stars
First Grade Love
I read this story aloud to my first grade class and they absolutely loved the story of Cowboy Small. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mayfray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Howdy Partner!
Give it up for Cowboy Small, the cowboy genius! He takes great care of Cactus, his horse. In turn, Cactus helps him get work done on the range. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Daniel Edward Steele
3.0 out of 5 stars
Board Book version is abridged -- not the full Lenski narrative
We love Lois Lenski, and the great detail and vocabulary in her books. We bought the board book version of this, and I was very disappointed. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mother of one
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Cute
Got this for two grandsons, both age two. They both love it more than any of their other books and think all ponies are called 'Cactus' :-)
Published 10 months ago by farmwife
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cowboy Small (story)
I've seen/read several books by Lois Lenski to both my own children & to my classes over the years. I must've missed this one! Read more
Published on April 3, 2011 by College Mom
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