In this series, we’ll pick some of our favorite things about Minnesota and share some related book suggestions. (We’re open to your suggestions! Comment below or email us and tell us some of your favorite MN things!)
In CMLE’s territory of Central Minnesota, cows are everywhere! If you have students or patrons that want to include more cows in their book selections, here are some options!
Harvey: A Ranch Birthday by Michelle Weber
“Today is a special day on the ranch. Join Harvey the Hereford calf as he takes you on a journey through his very first day. Artist, Rancher, Author and Illustrator, Michelle Weber,
Moo! by David LaRochelle, Mike Wohnoutka (Illustrations)
“When Cow gets her hooves on the farmer’s car, she takes it for a wild ride through the country. Moooo! But a bump in the road brings this joy ride to a troublesome end. Moo-moo. . . Has Cow learned her lesson about living life in the fast lane? Moo? Pairing two talented creators who managed to tell a complete story with just one word—MOO—this imaginative picture book will have readers laughing one moment and on the edge of their seats the next, as it captures the highs and lows of a mischievous cow’s very exciting day.”
Daddy Played Music for the Cows by Maryann N. Weidt
“From chasing mourning doves across shafts of sunlight to swinging from a rope into a featherbed of hay to playing hide-and-seek between the cows, this is a book filled with the special pleasures of a country child.”
Turn Left at the Cow by Lisa Bullard
” Thirteen-year-old Trav has always wondered about his dead-before-he-was-born dad. But when he heads from California to his grandmother’s house in rural Minnesota, hoping to learn about his past, he gets more than he bargained for. “
A Field Guide to Cows: How to Identify and Appreciate America’s 52 Breeds by John Pukite
“Always informative, sometimes amazing, often amusing, A Field Guide to Cows features detailed descriptions of 52 cool cow breeds.
Each breed description includes a tasteful illustration, invaluable information on the cow’s origin and history, and statistics on abundance and popularity. Learn about: the best milking cow, the smallest cow, the longest-horned cow, and many more cows.”