| Author/Contributor(s): | Hoefler, Kate; Bean, Jonathan |
| Publisher: | Clarion Books |
| Date: | 10/4/2016 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
In Kate Hoefler’s realistic and poetic picture book debut about the wide open West, the myth of rowdy, rough-riding cowboys and cowgirls is remade. A timely and multifaceted portrayal reveals a lifestyle that is as diverse as it contrary to what we've come to expect.
What does it mean to be a real cowboy?
- A Gentle Bedtime Story: With quiet, lyrical text that is perfect for reading aloud, this story shows cowboys who sing lullabies to the cattle under the stars.
- Social Emotional Learning: A powerful counter-narrative to the myth of the rough-and-tumble hero. Real cowboys are patient, gentle, and know that it’s okay to cry or ask for help.
- Diverse Characters: This modern Western reminds readers that cowboys are as many different colors as the earth, and that cowgirls are real cowboys, too.
- Beautiful Illustrations: Brought to life by the award-winning art of Jonathan Bean, whose gentle and expansive scenes capture the quiet beauty of the prairie.