Cowboy Small (Lois Lenski Books) [Hardcover]

Lois Lenski (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: November 27, 2001 | Age Range: 3 - 7 years | 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, 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. --This text refers to the Board book edition.

Product Details

• Age Range: 3 - 7 years
  
• 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: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Where We Live > Farm Life

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

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

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

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

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

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

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. ;)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Child needs Cowboy Small February 28, 2006

By B. Tinant

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great book, very light hearted and catchy. Be prepared to keep it handy, it's one of those books you will read to your child, niece, nephew.... over and over again.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars An old favorite November 22, 2003

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

My son is now 15 years old, but I still remember the many times that I had to borrow Cowboy Small from the local library so we could read about his adventures. We would act out the things that Cowboy Small would do over and over. I am trying to find an original version for Christmas, but maybe this will do.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars They've Updated Cowboy Small... February 10, 2010

By A. Palmer

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

... and they didn't do a very good job of it!
My son and I have read an older (from the 90s) version of the book and loved it. So I purchased the newest board book version- and they've really changed it. The story has been shortened: no bedroll, no fixing the fence, no branding. And the language has been dumbed down, too- no currying, for example. Too bad! I'll be giving away the new version and buying an older, used one instead! I'd recommend any other Mr. Small fans do the same.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Yippee! Yippee! Yippee! June 19, 2003

By Catherine

Format:Hardcover

I read this book to my two year old, and we both love it! I think he loves it because hearing about a cowboy doing adventurous things probably appeals to the little boy in him, and I love it for the nostalgia (you don't see cowboy cartoons or serials these days), for the beginner education about who cowboys are and what they do, and the simple, clear illustrations.

One word of caution: don't expect to glean any character lessons or underlying meanings from this book. This Lenski book is mostly just factual and fun!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Board Book version is abridged -- not the full Lenski narrative July 11, 2012

By Mother of one

Format:Board book

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. The illustrations are the lovely Lenski illustrations, but the text is very much simplified and pretty boring. It's okay for the youngest of kids (e.g., the one and maybe 2 year olds), but for 3 and up, get the hardback version that has the complete text.