Cowboy Small (Lois Lenski Books) [Hardcover]

Lois Lenski (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Lois Lenski Books

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.

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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. 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. --This text refers to the Board book edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 56 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (November 27, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375810757
• ISBN-13: 978-0375810756
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 0.4 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Where We Live > Farm Life

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Buckeroo Loves Cowboy Small, December 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Cowboy Small (Lois Lenski Books) (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:

5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite of a 3 year old cowgirl, January 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Cowboy Small (Lois Lenski Books) (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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful first story book, February 1, 2004

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This review is from: Cowboy Small (Lois Lenski Books) (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. ;)