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Cowy Cow
Author(s): Chris Raschka (Author)
- Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
- Publication Date: April 8, 2014
- Language: English
- Print length: 24 pages
- ISBN-10: 1419710559
- ISBN-13: 9781419710551
Book Description
Theme: Feeling Smart. Cowy Cow has so many ideas! In fact, she has one hundred of them: green is the best color ever; chewed grass tastes like a cookie . . . But has Cowy Cow ever tasted a cookie before? Though her research may be flawed, this single cow’s efforts to make silly sense of the world are both tickling and inspiring! Chris Raschka’s award-winning brush strokes add just the right amount of emotion and comedy.
Praise for Cowy Cow
STARRED REVIEW
“Thank you, Chris Raschka, for reviving this sublimely ridiculous series. Chrissy Chris!”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review READ ALL THE THINGY THINGS BOOKS
STARRED REVIEW
“Thank you, Chris Raschka, for reviving this sublimely ridiculous series. Chrissy Chris!”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review READ ALL THE THINGY THINGS BOOKS
Buggy Bug
Clammy Clam
Cowy Cow
Crabby Crab
Doggy Dog
Lamby Lamb
Moosey Moose
Whaley Whale
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
PreS—The thing about Raschka’s “Thingy Things” books, some of which were originally published in 2000 by Hyperion, is that they cleverly explore the sense and sensibilities of toddlerhood. They also feature the author/illustrator’s trademark charm and quirky sense of humor. The two brand-new titles feature Cowy Cow, who is fond of spouting big ideas even when she’s not sure that she knows what she’s talking about, and Crabby Crab, who is unhappy with the way he looks, moves, and interacts with the world until he is assured that he is lovable just the way he is. The minimalist artwork features basic shapes and fluid black ink outlines, accented with bright brush strokes of color. Raschka conveys oodles of personality and emotion with the simplest dot or squiggle to show facial features and body language. The subjects take center stage on each spread with a single sentence appearing on the opposite page. It’s great to have some new books in this appealing series, and parents and their toddlers will be anxious to seek out all of the “Thingy Things” they can find. Look for Lamby Lamb and Whaley Whale (both Abrams, 2014), too.—Luann Toth, School Library Journal
About the Author
Chris Raschka has published over 60 children’s books, including the 2012 Caldecott Medal winner A Ball for Daisy. His other books include the 2006 Caldecott Medal winner The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster; the Caldecott Honor book Yo! Yes?, and the ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book Good Sports. He lives in New York City Cit!
