ABOUT THE BOOKS

Cody Cowboy

Cody Cowboy rides into town in his debut adventure! The first in a planned Cowboy Ranch series, Cody Cowboy introduces Cody, his fun family, and his quirky animals to young readers everywhere. Cody works hard at the Cowboy Ranch. Every morning he feeds the cows and horses and looks after the old rooster, Shaggy, and the dogs, Otis and Gibbs. One day, the whole family heads into town for the county fair. Cody enters his family’s cows in the fair, but he’s nervous about the competition. Complicating matters is his mischievous little brother, Clint, and Clint’s high-spirited pony, Boloney. Readers will follow Cody as he makes new friends, looks after his younger brother, and chases after Boloney. Throughout the book, author Kim Anderson Stone promotes positive values like a strong work ethic and personal responsibility. Cody is a wonderful role model for young readers. With simple story lines and charming characters, Cody Cowboy is also a perfect stepping-stone on the road to longer books. For parents looking to transition their children from picture books to chapter books, Cody Cowboy is a winner!

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Clint Cowboy

Clint Cowboy rides into town in the second book of a planned Cowboy Ranch series. In this sequel to Cody Cowboy, young Clint continues the tales of his fun family and his quirky animals to young readers everywhere. Clint, the younger of the Cowboy sons, is feeling left out when older brother, Cody, and his best friend, Hank Welder, set off for a camping trip down by the lake. Being the mischievous little brother, young Clint is excited to see that his favorite person in the world, his Grandpa, has shown up at the ranch to keep him company. Being equally mischievous, you can bet that Clint and Grandpa will get into some trouble. Will their faithful dogs, Otis and Gibbs, spoil their plans? Or will Grandma set them straight? Throughout the book, author Kim Anderson Stone promotes positive values like a strong work ethic and personal responsibility. With simple story lines and charming characters, Clint Cowboy is also a perfect stepping-stone on the road to longer books. For parents looking to transition their children from picture books to chapter books, Clint Cowboy is another winner!

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The Cowboy Ranch

MEET THE COWBOY FAMILY! Spring has finally arrived in Stone County, but along with the spring season comes added responsibility for Cody and Clint Cowboy. Join the whole Cowboy family as they welcome new baby cattle, a brand new baby colt, and a not so welcomed guest or two. Otis and Gibbs have their paws full trying to keep young Clint out of trouble in this tale of adventure on the Cowboy Ranch. What will happen when the boys help out Daddy Cowboy and the local veterinarian in the cow pen. And just what is that smell? Join the Cowboy family to find out. There's always room for one more cowboy at the Cowboy Ranch.

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A Birthday on the Cowboy Ranch

In this fourth book of The Cowboy Ranch Series, Mrs. Stone continues the tale of the Cowboy family and their faithful animals. Mrs. Stone uses her words to teach morals and values to young people, while using her humorous storyline to encourage them to read. MEET THE COWBOY FAMILY! Clint Cowboy has waited a whole year to be seven years old. He is anxious to see his best friend, Will, at the local farmer's market and tell him it's his birthday. Clint is mighty disappointed that nobody remembers his birthday. Little does Clint know that Will is in on surprise that everyone in Stone County has planned for him. What will happen when everyone is waiting for young Clint back at the Cowboy Ranch? What kind of mischief will his feisty pony, Boloney, get into this time? And what will Gibbs find hiding in the barn? Come along with the Cowboy family to find out! There's always room for one more cowboy there.

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Trouble in Stone County

There's trouble in Stone County. Ms. Naomi lives right next door to the Cowboy Ranch. Everyone in Stone County takes turns helping the lonely older woman out. Now, something is getting her chickens at night, and that just won't do. Ride out with the whole Cowboy family as they meet up with the rest of their friends to look after their neighbor. They will do a few chores to fix up her place while they are there. Why, even the dogs of Stone County will be there. What will Otis and Gibbs find? Will Ruby and Finn help? Or will this take the help of Ol' Tubs, the dog that is famous around these parts for tracking down chicken thieves? Join the Cowboy family to find out! There's always room for one more cowboy, even when it's off the Cowboy Ranch.

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