When You Go Night Calving: A Father-Daughter Story of Ranch Life and Love

Some of the biggest lessons come on the coldest nights.

Step into a snowy night and discover the quiet magic of ranch life in When You Go Night Calving, a heartwarming picture book for kids ages 5-8 about family, farm animals, and the courage it takes to care for others.

Wrapped in warm coats and guided by the glow of the old truck's headlights, a young girl joins her father on an unforgettable journey through the meadows to check on newborn calves.

When they find a calf alone in the cold, the night becomes something more - a lesson in compassion, courage, and the difference even the smallest among us can make.

Brought to life through breathtaking original watercolor illustrations, this gentle, timeless story celebrates family, kindness, and the special wonder of being little. Perfect for bedtime reading, farm and ranch lovers, animal-loving kids, and families who want to share stories about hard work, empathy, and the changing seasons of life on the land.

A beautiful gift for birthdays, farm-themed nurseries, or any child who dreams of wide-open skies and gentle hearts.

Why Kids and Parents Will Love This Book

• A tender father-daughter story set against the beauty of ranch life
• Introduces themes of compassion, responsibility, and courage
• Original watercolor art on every page
• Perfect read-aloud for ages 5-8
• A wonderful addition to farm, ranch, and animal-lover book collections

Jayme H. Mansfield is a multi-award-winning novelist known for stories that capture the heart. Her hallmark: unforgettable characters, richly drawn settings, and journeys of struggle and resolution that leave a lasting, positive mark on readers. When You Go Night Calving is her first picture book, and it carries that same spirit into a new form. The story was born from real life, inspired by Tucker, the bottle-fed calf Jayme raised, and told through the eyes of a young girl discovering that going night calving with her father is really a lesson in love. It proves what Jayme knows firsthand: we're never too old, or too young, to fall hopelessly in love with a cow. Jayme lives on a working and guest ranch in Wyoming with her husband, where cows, calves, horses, dogs, and cats offer daily reminders of what it means to care for the creatures who make our lives richer.