The Call of the Cowboy

PreS—This story continues the series about the friendship of the bear, the ninja, and the cowboy. The cowboy is funny, caring, and kind, but he likes to make a lot of noise. Then one day his loudness comes between him and his friends. The bear is trying to photograph birds, but the cowboy's antics drive them away. The ninja is trying to read, but the cowboy's presence interferes with his concentration. The cowboy is confused by his friends' actions until he comes to a quiet place and realizes that his inability to be silent is the problem. After a while, the bear and the ninja return to find the cowboy singing softly. The bear shares his photographs and the ninja shares his story, causing them to howl with laughter. Finally, they all sing and make a wonderful racket. The friends discover they can enjoy some activities alone while some can be shared. Colorful, humorous cartoons illustrate the text. An additional purchase where titles on friendship and consideration are needed.—Margaret R. Tassia, Millersville University, PA