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Cows Can't Fly

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I can't get enough of this book!! It delivers a wonderful message to children that they can do whatever they want if they set their minds to it. A little boy draws a picture of flying cows that blows out the window with the breeze. It passes a few cows who are inspired and start flying around in the sky. Despite all the adults ignoring him and telling him "Cows Can't Fly!" the little boy is witness to a wonderful, adult-defying event. The drawings are colorful and adorable. I reccomend this highly for any parent or educator.

Cows Can't Fly is a delightful, imaginative tale all pre-schoolers will love,. This silly, funny story is told in short, four line rhyming passages and accompanied by large, expressive illustrations that will charm and amuse your youngsters. The simple rhyming pattern makes it easy for kids to "help" you read and they can use the colorful pictures to find the right rhyming word. A terrific book that kids will want to hear over and over again and a great addition to all home libraries.

i think that i will never find another like it. cows can't fly is such a fun idea for kids to explore. i would make it a point to tell you all to buy this for any kids you know, and i think you'll be pleased with how it is received.

My 3 year old son loves this book. It reminds us that anything is possible with imagination and a little bit of work. The sky's the limit. We love the illustrations and the message the book sends. It's a family favorite

I have to admit the majority of children's books on the market aren't worth the time to read them because they are filled with mediocrity. I don't know why people think that when something is labeled as "children's" it has to be dumbed down. With that said, COWS CAN'T FLY is not one of those books.

The book, though short and simple like most children's books, is accompanied by vibrant and lively illustrations that engage the imagination. The story revolves around a young boy who draws a picture of cows flying. Everybody knows that cows can't fly and even his father calls the drawing absurd. However, a gust of wind blows the picture to a pasture where it is discovered by a herd of cows. The cows see it and to their amazement find that they can fly. The boy sees them, but no one else does because they're too busy looking at the ground.

What a great message! Life's an adventure and if we believe everything people tell us and never try new things, we will never reach the heights we are capable. Anyone read Plato? It's the Parable of the Cave from the Republic, but told for kids. You know a book has to be good if it relates to ancient Greek metaphysics, yet is comprehendable by children.

My sons' love this book. We borrowed the library's copy and their laughter was magical to me, a true parental joy - thus, I loved this book and wanted to get a copy for keeps. I was pleasantly surprised at how easily I found that it was still for sale here at amazon. I wanted to take advantage of free shipping (thus needing to up my order to $25), plus it was time for purchasing some gifts for Christmas. Well, my package from amazon arrived - and I was stunned that this paperback book was just thrown in atop of other items, not covered, no protection, etc. The back cover was dented in, there are scrapes and creases on the cover (that will never look right) and I was highly disappointed that amazon thought this was an acceptable way to pack a slim paperback book - one that I wanted my kids to enjoy and treasure. Overall - book: 5 stars; amazon's packing - ZERO stars!!!

This is a beautiful children's book but it is not only for little kids. When I first ordered the book, it was as a birthday present. My friend loved it so much I ordered another copy for myself. Please note that neither my friend nor I are under 18 years of age. We have both read the book together and love it thoroughly. Besides the beautiful and colorful art on every page, the story is heartwarming and interesting.

A boy draws a picture of a cow flying which his father scoffs at. The drawing takes to the wind when a gust catches it, bringing it to the dairy farms of America. The cows on the farm see this picture and decide to try to fly. Soon an entire herd of cows is taking to the sky! It's unfortunate that no one except the boy saw the flying cows, as everyone was too busy looking at the ground.

The story has a really great ending, good rhyming in each stanza, and a rich message that will uplift your heart. I highly recommend this book.