(4) K-3 Illustrated by Tom Curry. Two cows daydream about becoming cowgirls and spending their days roping steer, dancing at hoedowns, and competing in rodeos. The slight story is told in brief rhymes that are sometimes creative ("Saddle up, / boots on. / Giddy-up / and giddy gone!") and sometimes forced. The humorous acrylic illustrations express the absurdity of the situation.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Tom Curry. In the St. Patrick's Day contest with rival burg Tralah, young Fiona Riley's idea to paint the town green gives the town of Tralee hope for a win. When Tralee stops painting to help a red-bearded little man in green, it looks like they've sacrificed their chance to win. This folk-like tale of kindness rewarded features a winning heroine and lots of atmosphere in the rich illustrations.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2004

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Tom Curry. As a birthday gift, Mama asks her childish adult sons, cowboys Clement and Clyde, not to squabble. A mellow breeze inspires their verbal "besting" ("Why, one day it was so windy . . ."), which intensifies with the wind. Only when a gust makes Mama airborne do the men learn cooperation. Illustrations depicting the ranch in turmoil are as lively and hilarious as the brothers' hyperbole.

Reviewer: Nell Beram