Baby; the Poodle Cow Dog
by Willyn Webb
Have you ever felt too little, too afraid, or too out-of-place to even try? Willyn Webb, author, mother, teacher, and rancher, brings us the true, overcoming-all-obstacles, success story of her daughter "Skylyn" and their tiny poodle "Baby." Together they get themselves ready and go on the annual fall roundup. All but one of the ranch's real cow dogs snub Baby because she's the wrong breed. The ranch hands see Skylyn as too young and a girl. However, both little cowgirl and poodle prove their worth, and Baby, the poodle, becomes Baby, the poodle cow dog. Readers are inspired by this unlikely success story and learn that anything is possible with faith, determination, and a bit of hard work.
- Published
- 2007
- ISBN
- 978-1-932738-40-7
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Western Reflections Publishing Company
- Listed at
- $13.95
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About this book
Baby; the Poodle Cow Dog is a 32 page children's story told by Willyn Webb, who the description calls an author, mother, teacher and rancher. It is presented as a true story about her daughter Skylyn and their tiny poodle, Baby.
The description opens with a question: have you ever felt too little, too afraid, or too out-of-place to even try? The answer it offers is an overcoming-all-obstacles success story in which the girl and the dog get themselves ready and go on the annual fall roundup.
The description adds that all but one of the ranch's real cow dogs snub Baby because she is the wrong breed, and that the ranch hands see Skylyn as too young and a girl. Both the little cowgirl and the poodle prove their worth, and Baby becomes the poodle cow dog. The theme is a small child and a small dog proving that size and nerves need not decide who gets to take part.
Who it is for
This book is for young readers, and for parents and teachers who want a short true story about courage and fitting in. At 32 pages it can be read aloud in one sitting, and its ranch setting fits families who know the work of animals and land.
About the author
Willyn Webb is described in our catalogue as an author, mother, teacher and rancher. We could not find any outside biography that we could verify, so we know her only through this book. Her author page lists it.
Ways to use this book
Reading aloud at bedtime
At 32 pages, the book fits one sitting. After the last page, ask your child about a time they felt too small to try something, then see the campaign page for tips on keeping the habit going.
Helping a nervous child join an activity
If your child wants to take part in a youth group or animal project but hesitates, look at the 4-H overview together and ask what a first small step could be.
Go deeper
This is a short true story about a small girl, a small dog and a big ranch event. These resources suit families who want to read together or let children try animal projects.
National 4-H Council, About
The page describes 4-H as America's largest youth development organization, with nearly six million young people taking part.
American Kennel Club, Poodle (Toy)
Breed facts on the Toy Poodle, including its size, weight and life expectancy, for children curious about dogs like Baby.
Read Aloud 15 Minutes
A national campaign page about the importance of reading aloud to children, with printable resources and a 21 day challenge.
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