Stories of cowboys, cowgirls, and the Wild, Wild West have long captivated the attention and imagination of young readers. From stories of sheriffs and outlaws to rodeos and cattle drives, nothing captures the excitement, danger, and adventure of life in the saddle like children's books. Here, we've rounded up a list of our favorite children's books with cowgirls and cowboys in them. Some of these popular cowpoke characters might be familiar to you, while others might be new cowgirls and cowboys you'll be glad to meet. Our list includes board, picture, and chapter books. Our board books are best for the youngest ranch hands, from babies to toddlers. Our picture books offer stories of a cowgirl or cowboy's life under the stars perfect for kids kindergarten through early elementary school age. Our chapter books include great western books for young rangers elementary through early middle school age. You can filter the list by book type or browse all types. Let us know what titles you would add to the list!