Cowboy Small

Cowboy Small
by: Lois Lenski

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I stumbled upon Lois Lenski when I was researching neighborhood schools.  One of our elementary schools is called Lenski and I soon discovered it's namesake was a famous author.  Of course I then had to find some books by her and quickly fell in love.

Cowboy Small is one of many characters Mr. Small takes on in Lenski's series which includes a fire fighter, police man and pilot.  Cowboy Small and his horse Cactus ride the range, eat from the chuck wagon, and sleep under the stars.  This book taught my son and I all about the gear that a cowboy and his horse need, with terms as specific as girth and spurs.  Look for the labeled drawings of Cactus and Cowboy Small in the flyleaf, these turned out to be a favorite for us.

Large print, rhyme, and rhythm make this a good early reader book.

The only downside to Cowboy Small, my three year old now thinks he's Cactus.

Recommended Age: 3-8