Books like Cows to the Rescue by John Himmelman
During the bustling county fair, the Greenstalk family faces a roadblock: their car won’t start. Three four‑legged friends—friendly cows—step up to steer the family toward the fairgrounds. Once there, the cows work together to sort out the fair’s many challenges, turning each obstacle into a playful problem‑solving session for the kids.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: John Himmelman
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