Author & Illustrator Profile
David Ezra Stein
2 Books
David Ezra Stein is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's picture books, best known for his highly popular Caldecott Honor book, Interrupting Chicken. His engaging stories often feature expressive animal characters and playfully explore themes of nature, family, and curiosity. Through works like Leaves and Monster Hug!, Stein delights young readers with his vibrant watercolor illustrations and charming, humorous narratives.
Books in "Cowboy Ned"
Cowboy Ned and his trusty horse Andy go everywhere together. They are the best of partners, sharing every trail and campfire out in the wide open desert. But everything changes the day Ned introduces a new friend named Miss Clementine. Suddenly, Andy feels left out in the cold. It is not easy watching your best buddy spend all his time with someone else. You will recognize the sting of jealousy as Andy tries to figure out where he fits in now. This tender story explores the bumpy road of expanding a circle of friends. Step into a beautifully drawn western world that proves there is always enough room in the heart for one more friend.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Out on a dusty cattle drive beneath the wide desert sky, a loyal horse named Andy realizes something important. Tomorrow is Cowboy Ned's birthday, and a birthday in the middle of nowhere just does not feel right without a cake. While Ned sleeps by the campfire, Andy quietly slips away into the quiet, starlit night to find the perfect surprise. You will ride along on a sweet, slightly bumbling quest as this devoted horse searches high and low for a way to make his best friend's special day complete. Experience the deep, quiet bond between a cowboy and his horse in a beautifully illustrated adventure that proves the best gifts come straight from the heart.
6-8 Years
