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In "Kiss the Cow," the spirited daughter Annalisa, the most inquisitive of Mama May’s children, defies her mother’s custom of kissing the family cow to thank it for its milk. Her refusal creates chaos in the household and among the herd, showcasing a playful look at farm life, family dynamics, and the bond between humans and dairy cattle.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Phyllis Root
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