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The Real Cowgirl

By Isabelle Duff
Recommended
Reviewed by Leanne Nathan, Associate Principal, Clendon Park School, Manurewa, Auckland
The Real Cowgirl
Author & Illustrator: Isabelle Duff, Illustrator: Susannah Crispe
Publisher: EK Books
ISBN: 9781922539687
Format: Hardback
Publication: May 2024
Ages: 4-8 years
Themes: Anxiety, bravery, friendship
Recommended
Reviewed by Leanne Nathan, Associate Principal, Clendon Park School, Manurewa, Auckland
Opening sentence
Sal wants to be a real cowgirl, with boots and a hat just like Dad's.
Interestingly this book is written through the eyes of Sal's pony. This allows children to see that the way we feel about ourselves is very different from the way others see us. Sal was brave and strong when she was with her pony but at school, she was shy until she shared her passion with her class and discovered a friend who shared her passion.

The EK Books website has teacher notes with comprehensive teaching points and follow-up activities.

This would work well as a read-aloud.
Author & Illustrator: Isabelle Duff, Illustrator: Susannah Crispe
Publisher: EK Books
ISBN: 9781922539687
Format: Hardback
Publication: May 2024
Ages: 4-8 years
Themes: Anxiety, bravery, friendship
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