Dadblamed Union Army Cow

Written by Susan Fletcher · Illustrated by Kimberly Bulcken Root

A cow joins the Union army, causing chaos and comfort in battle.

3.9 Goodreads · 92 ratings

32 pages· AD670L

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Bookroo's summary

In the midst of the Civil War, a determined cow follows her owner into the Union army, creating chaos and unexpected comfort for weary soldiers. As she navigates battlefields, seeking grass and getting stuck in mud, her presence becomes both a nuisance and a blessing. This peculiar cow's antics bring humor and heart to a war-torn world, offering a unique perspective on history. Will her persistence prove to be a boon or a bane for the soldiers? Discover the surprising impact of one dadblamed cow in this lively, illustrated tale.

From the publisher

“Most picture-book war stories are long on history but short on humor until now. . . . Root’s droll style perfectly portrays the story with homespun flavor.” – Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “That dadblamed cow!” She follows her owner into the Union army and then straight on south to fight in the war. She needs unstomped grass to eat, she gets stuck in the mud, and she’s just plain dangerous in battle. But this peculiar cow also gives the weary soldiers some surprising comforts. Based on stories and newspaper reports from the Civil War and full of lively illustrations, this is a heartwarming tale of one wonderfully dadblamed persistent cow.

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