Chicken, Pig, Cow and the Purple Problem

Written by Ruth Ohi · Illustrated by Dave Whamond

Cow's quest to change her purple spots leads to unexpected discoveries about friendship.

3.4 Goodreads · 56 ratings

32 pages· 318 words· Est. 6 min read· ~170L

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Bookroo's summary

Cow is tired of her purple spots and embarks on a journey to blend in with gray and brown. With help from a gravel path and a mischievous squirrel, she transforms her appearance. But when Cow returns home, her friends Chicken and Pig barely recognize her. Will Cow learn that true friendship embraces differences? Join Cow, Chicken, Pig, and Dog in this heartwarming tale of self-acceptance and camaraderie, perfect for young readers.

From the publisher

How come Cow’s spots are purple, when everybody else’s are gray or brown? Fed up with being different, Cow sets out on a quest to change her spots. Thanks to a gravelly walkway, she soon finds lots of gray to cover the purple. And a squirrel in a tree provides plenty of brown by showering Cow with seeds. But when she arrives back home all big and bunchy and lumpy, Chicken and Pig hardly recognize her. When they finally realize it is Cow, they reassure her that she is their friend–purple spots and all. The adorable Chicken, Pig, Cow–and Dog–are back, and continue to capture the hearts of young readers. The winning combination of simple text, expressive illustrations and lots of humor makes this a perfect choice for toddlers and beginning readers.

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