New children’s author Amanda Radke, a fifth-generation South Dakota rancher, shows young readers what life is like on a cattle ranch in Levi’s Lost Calf. And, while Radke’s storyline is pitch perfect and filled with farm-inspired whimsy, the book’s unforgettable illustrations by up-and-coming Western artist Michelle Weber put this book over the top—really, it doesn’t get any better than this. At the end of a hard day on the ranch, the take home message is this: the faith-filled and independent spirit of cowboys—and cowgirls—is alive and well! Young Levi rides out one morning to bring the cattle home from the pasture. After a head count, Levi is surprised that one calf is missing. Little Red, his favorite heifer calf, is nowhere to be found. Determined to prove his independence—and locate Little Red, Levi rides out with his horse, Pepper, and Gus, his trusty dog, in tow. The three sleuths search high and low around the ranch in search for the calf. Little Red stays hidden as readers are introduced to a bevy of barnyard animals throughout the search. A kid-friendly recipe is added to compliment the adventure and bring the cowboy spirit home to the reader.
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Amanda Radke grew up on a family-owned cattle ranch near Mitchell, South Dakota, the eldest of three daughters. Wanting to ditch country life and pursue a big city career, she spent her college summers in places like Buenos Aires and Washington, D.C. Realizing her heart was still in rural America, she decided to study agriculture communications at South Dakota State University. It was there she met a farm boy and fell in love. Today, the couple raises cattle alongside her parents, a true family affair where faith and farming are top priorities. Radke works as a motivational speaker and a freelance writer. Levi’s Lost Calf is her first book.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By momtjl
Finally, a book about ranch life that one can tell was written by someone that actually grew up on a ranch. Thank you! The story is great and the art work is AMAZING!
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By JJR
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Levi's Lost Calf is an accurate agriculture book written by an outstanding young author who grew up on a ranch and today lives on a ranch with first hand experiences in cattle care. Illustrations reflect accurate depiction of beef cattle. Story line is engaging , age appropriate, and informative.
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By tilliesd
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I bought this book for my children. They really enjoyed it. The only bad thing is that in spite of keeping it on a special shelf and not letting the smaller children have it, it still fell apart. All the middle pages just fell out. The story is excellent, but the quality of the book is not good. The outside of the book looks like new, but the pages are falling out. Hope it was just this book and not the norm.
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