Snip, the Lonesome Cowdog (ELM Grove Farm) - Softcover

Allen, J B

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0990597768 ISBN 13: 9780990597766

Publisher: ELM Grove Publications, 2017

Synopsis

Snip darts away as Granddad Mac yells, "Go get 'em, Snip!" As a part-collie canine, Snip herds cattle from natural instinct. The Jersey milk cows may protest, but they know Snip means business when he barks and races toward them. It's milking time. Flossie, Bossie, Posie, and Rosie trot to the barn. Granddad Mac is ready with milk pail in hand. Soon the barn cats will appear when they hear the plinking sound of warm milk hitting the bottom of a metal pail. Snip takes a nap near his friend Harvey, the horse who wears a hat. When granddad finishes the milking and the cows have filled themselves with grain and cool water, Snip herds them back to the green pasture. Back at the house, Snip races beside Susan on her bicycle, or eats some of Grandma Mac's delicious meat, or takes a nap in his red house. Surrounded by happiness, Snip's life sounds perfect. But, Susan hears whimpering sounds coming from Ship's house during the night. Susan has a thought and talks with Granddad Mac. "Maybe he is lonesome," granddad answers thoughtfully.

About this title

About the Authors

J.B. Allen considers herself a farm girl first and foremost. As part of a West Texas family farm, she experienced all facets of farm life including interaction with farm animals. Such pleasant memories surfaced from daily contact with their chickens, pigs, cattle, dogs, barn cats, and a horse, she began creating stories centered around these memorable animals and the experiences gained while personally interacting with them.

Linda Shaw has created art from different media with a range of thematic material. Illustrating children's books is just one of her many artist talents. She enjoys catching the author's vision for fun characters and bringing them to life with vivid color that captures the story's message.

Edition details

• Publisher: ELM Grove Publications
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0990597768
• ISBN 13: 9780990597766
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Shaw Linda
• Number of pages: 66