Cowboy Camp

by Tammi Sauer, Mike Reed (Illustrator)

Overview

A little boy who doesnt fit in at camp finds out just how valuable his non-cowboy skills can be. Every child will relate to the message, the humor, and the deliciously playful illustrations. Giddyup, kids, and gallop right over to read this rootin tootin tale of an unlikely would-be hero. Averys at camp, trying hard to saddle up and master his lasso, but hes just not like the other cowboys. Hes allergic to the horses and cant stand the grub. But when a bully threatens all the campers, Avery proves his mettle in his own unique way. Young readers will have lots of fun with the storys lively language and wildly humorous pictures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402761348
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	11/24/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	599,580
Lexile:	AD550L (what's this?)
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Tammi Sauer is the author of the bestselling Chicken Dance, Bawk & Roll, and The Twelve Days of Christmas in Oklahoma (all Sterling). Shes an active blogger (tammisauer.com) and is highly involved in the childrens writer community. Tammi has worked as a teacher and library media specialist and now lives in Edmond, OK, with her husband and their two children.
 
Mike Reed teaches illustration at the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, MN, and his many childrens books include Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms (Puffin Books), A Tale of Two Dogs (Marshall Cavendish), and A Chill in the Air (Simon and Schuster). He is also a regular contributor to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Mike lives in Minneapolis, MN.

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 2-Young Avery arrives at Cowboy Camp feeling self-conscious and inept. He is allergic to horses and beans, he can't twirl a lasso, and his name is all wrong. In the end, though, it's Avery who outsmarts Mean Black Bart during a midnight confrontation and becomes a hero. The text is concise, and the print is large and bold. The illustrations are funny and colorful, particularly the scene in which Avery spits out a mouthful of beans. The adult characters have exaggerated features, particularly the villain, who has a scary chin and a nose to rival that of any witch. This book will be appreciated by any child who has shared Avery's concerns about not fitting in with a group.-Polly L. Kotarba, Gordon Elementary School Library, Bellaire, TX Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

A simple, clever tale that promises to be a crowd-pleaser.” —Booklist
 “This book will be appreciated by any child who has shared Avery's concerns about not fitting in with a group.” —School Library Journal

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