George Washington's Cows

Small, David

ISBN 10: 0374425345 / ISBN 13: 9780374425340

Published by Farrar Straus Giroux, 1997

About this Item

Softcover copy in excellent condition. Author inscribed front endpaper, "To Denise - Davis Small". A delightful illustrated story of George Washington's livestock. ; MCF04958; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 43094

Bibliographic Details

• Title: George Washington's Cows
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0374425345
• ISBN 13: 9780374425340
• Binding: Softcover
• Illustrator: Illustrated by David Small
• Edition: 1st Edition Stated.
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

"George Washington's cows were kept upstairs,
And given their own special room.
They never were seen by light of day.
No matter for what or by whom."

These cows are just the beginning of George's problems. To be sure, his hogs are helpful around the house, but it irks Martha when their parties are better than hers. And then there are the sheep--all of them smarter than Tom Jefferson, with degrees (no to say "sheepskins") to prove it. What's a Father of his country to do?

David Smalll puts a hilariously sticky fingerprint on the well-polished veneer of American history, showing readers what really went on in the home of our first President.

About the Author

Husband and wife duo Sarah Stewart and David Small have worked together on several picture books, including The Friend, The Money Tree, and The Library. The Gardener is a Caldecott Honor book. Small has also illustrated other books, including the 2001 Caldecott Medal winner So You Want to Be President?, by Judith St. George. Stewart and Small live in a historic home on a bend of the St. Joseph River in Michigan.