Cowboy Up!

by Larry Dane Brimner, Susan Miller

A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own. Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. This book presents a rhyming look at a cowboy's day at the rodeo.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

About the author

Larry Dane Brimner is the recipient of the 2018 Robert F. Sibert Award for the most distinguished informational book for children for his title Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961. He is known for his well-researched, innovative, and award-winning nonfiction for young readers, and is the author of multiple acclaimed civil rights titles, including Strike!: The Farm Workers' Fight for Their Rights; and Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor.

Reviews

[Vivian]

This little beginning reader was just right for launching our "Cowabunga MUD!" story time. I like involving the children by asking questions, such as "What is this? (pointing to the illustration) and adding, "It's something to wear on your head to keep the sun off." A COWBOY HAT! I read the text and turn the page. I point to the eight pair of boots and ask, "What are these?" BOOTS! Then I read the text. And so forth. This is called DIALOGIC READING and it is a good tool for building reading readiness. http://www.pearsonfoundation.org/down...

[Leslie]

Cute book, with simple text and illustrations. I read it to the kindergartners this morning before their field trip to the Rodeo (lucky kiddos)!

[Kimmy]

Cute illustrations, short easy sentences. A good beginner readers book.