Kiss the Cow


 BY  PHYLLIS ROOT
ILLUSTRATED BY WILL HILLENBRAND
HOLIDAY HOUSE, PRESCHOOL-GRADE 3

"With simple language, predictable rhythms and repetition, and flawless pacing, Root s] story begs to be read aloud. . . . Hillenbrand s immense attention to detail is gratifying" - Kirkus Reviews When a very curious little girl meets a cow named Luella who is even more stubborn than she is, who will be the first to back down? Phyllis Root s spirited tall tale finds a family of countless hungry children - and a magic cow who demands a kiss on the nose to keep the sweet milk flowing."

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Hillenbrand's sunny colors reflect the light spirit of the tale, and hordes of happy children spill through the prairie grass, jump in the haystacks, and swing from the laundry line. —The Horn Book
 
[Hillenbrand] presents a variety of visual perspectives, including sweeping landscapes and homey indoor vignettes. And his immense attention to detail is gratifying, portraying the humor and pathos of the story. A satisfying treat…
—Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
 
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