The Cow Who Climbed a Tree

Written by Gemma Merino

Part of the Gemma Merino Picture series

A cow claims to meet a dragon, leading her sisters on a surprising adventure.

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,250 ratings

32 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Tina, a cow with dreams beyond the pasture, claims to have climbed a tree and met a dragon. Her skeptical sisters set out to find her, only to stumble upon unexpected wonders in the woods. As they search, they must confront their doubts and embrace the possibility of the impossible. What will they discover in this enchanting world beyond their imagination?

From the publisher

Tina isn’t like the other cows. She believes that the sky is the limit and that everything is possible. But her sisters aren’t convinced—and when Tina tells them she has climbed a tree and met a dragon, they decide that her nonsense has gone too far. Off they go into the woods to find her…and soon discover a world of surprises!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 327
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~281L

Themes & topics

Books about being different Books about trees Books about being yourself Books about trying new things Books about siblings

What readers & critics say

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5.8

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6.0

“This book is charming! The delightful watercolor illustrations are matched with a delightful little story, told simply and concisely. It's a little bit silly and a little bit sweet and perfect for reading out loud over and over again.”

Lauren Hancock

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5.8

“First off, I love the illustrations in this book. It's so beautiful and adds so much to the story. I love that Tina didn't worry about what her sisters thought, she just kept doing what interested her. When her siblings finally venture out to find her and see that Tina was telling the truth, they end up trying some new things and end up having wonderful experiences together by having the attitude of saying yes!”

B is for Bookworm

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6.0

“This is a clever and witty story about a little cow who's not afraid to be a little different and explore the wide world around her, regardless of how impossible and ridiculous her sisters think her antics are. The illustrations are beautiful and unique and full of delightful little details (like a flying pig!) that add a little something extra. Her siblings eventually join her adventure (despite their initial feelings) and finishing this book I felt all sorts of warm fuzzies: endless possibilities, fulfilled dreams and siblings supporting each other.”

Marmee

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