Raisin, the Littlest Cow

An irresistible sibling story about Raisin, the littlest cow on the farm, and what happens when she gets a little brother—from the author and illustrator of Lion, Lion. Perfect for fans of Hug Machine and You Are (Not) Small.

Raisin loves being the littlest cow in the herd. All the other cows dote on her, and life is grand.

But one day, Raisin’s mother has a new little cow . . . one who is even smaller than Raisin. And suddenly everything changes. Raisin has never liked change, and this one is the worst. Now no one pays attention to her, the new baby smells funny, and even the weather won’t cooperate.

But then, when absolutely everything is going wrong, Raisin discovers a change in herself—one that delights the entire herd. Even (and especially!) the new baby.

Raisin has a lot of favorite things, but change is NOT one of them. And when her mother has a new baby cow, everything changes for the worse.

But then, when absolutely everything is going wrong, Raisin discovers a change in herself—one that delights the entire herd.

This irresistible tale of new siblings is sure to become a favorite for little ones everywhere.

Praise for LION, LION: “Beautiful pencil and watercolor illustrations give this book an old-fashioned feel…the story will keep readers on the edge of their seat. With a trick up his sleeve, our brave hero outwits a…hungry lion. With sophisticated humor and an ingenious twist, this story begs to be read and reread.” - Erin Barker, Hooray for Books!, Alexandria, VA for the Autumn 2014 Indie Next Picks

Praise for LION, LION: “Sly, dark humor for little ones—at its best.” - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for LION, LION: “With plenty of chuckle-worthy illustrations and a simple but enjoyable story, this should work well in storytimes or for one-on-one reading.” - School Library Journal

Praise for LION, LION: “Amusing…[with] a Sendakian flair...An excellent way to introduce younger listeners to the deliberate subversion of expectations.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Praise for LION, LION: “A killer combination of twisty wordplay, kid-perfect watercolors and characters that demand funny voices, Lion, Lion is a read aloud sure to leave your audience delighted and you just a little hoarse.” - NPR

“One to add to the new-baby shelf.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Written with empathy, a bit of drama, and touches of humor...offers a reassuring new slant on a timeless story.” - Booklist