Cowboy Car
Published on 11. April 2017
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-5039-5097-9 (ISBN)
Description
A little car with a big dream...
Ever since Little Car was knee-high to his daddy's hubcaps, he's wanted to be a cowboy. Cowboys get to drive the range, wear big hats, and sleep under the stars. Everyone tells Little Car that cars can't be cowboys, but he can't stop dreaming of rounding up lil' dogies by day and talking around the campfire at night. So Little Car packs his trunk and heads Out West. Vroom! Can he prove he has what it takes to be a true cowboy? Join Little Car as he zooms into the hearts of kids everywhere.
Ever since Little Car was knee-high to his daddy's hubcaps, he's wanted to be a cowboy. Cowboys get to drive the range, wear big hats, and sleep under the stars. Everyone tells Little Car that cars can't be cowboys, but he can't stop dreaming of rounding up lil' dogies by day and talking around the campfire at night. So Little Car packs his trunk and heads Out West. Vroom! Can he prove he has what it takes to be a true cowboy? Join Little Car as he zooms into the hearts of kids everywhere.
Reviews / Votes
"A charming read-aloud selection with an empowering message about following one's dreams and never giving up that will appeal to children, parents, and educators." -School Library JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade
ISBN-13
978-1-5039-5097-9 (9781503950979)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jeanie Franz Ransom was a cowgirl growing up. At age nine, she talked her parents into buying her a pony and then a horse, and soon she was showing horses all over the Midwest. She is now an award-winning author. Her recent titles include Big Red and the Little Bitty Wolf, illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin, and There's a Cat in Our Class, illustrated by Bryan Langdo. She divides her time between homes in St. Louis, Missouri, and Northport, Michigan. Learn more about her at www.jeanieransom.com.
Ovi Nedelcu is a character designer for animation as well as an author and illustrator. He's worked on many animated films, including Coraline, The Boxtrolls, and ParaNorman. In 2015, he wrote and illustrated his debut picture book, Just Like Daddy, which School Library Journal called "delightful." He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, children, and an assortment of animals. Learn more about him at www.ovinedelcu.com.
Ovi Nedelcu is a character designer for animation as well as an author and illustrator. He's worked on many animated films, including Coraline, The Boxtrolls, and ParaNorman. In 2015, he wrote and illustrated his debut picture book, Just Like Daddy, which School Library Journal called "delightful." He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, children, and an assortment of animals. Learn more about him at www.ovinedelcu.com.