Our Friend The Cowboy: A Wild West Hero

About Our Friend The Cowboy: A Wild West Hero

Who is that man with the hat and the horse?
Do you know his name?
He’s a cowboy, of course!

This unique style of picture book encourages young children to appreciate the hard work and dedication of a true hero — the American cowboy.

Part of the Art and Verse picture book series, Our Friend The Cowboy: A Wild West Hero is a special collaboration that features the author’s memorable rhymes paired with her late father’s original watercolor paintings and drawings highlighting the life of a hardworking cowboy.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy the vibrant illustrations and descriptive verse featuring cowboys as they herd cattle, ride the range, tend their horses, and act as a helpful neighbor to all.

This 32–page picture book is perfect for beginning readers, to share as a family, or to encourage classroom learning. A list of artwork titles and media is included to encourage young artists to create their own western-inspired art. Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book.

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Author Bio:
As a child, Susan Polk Van Dusen visited the library every week with her parents and brought home stacks of books to enjoy. After having kids of her own, Susan continued this tradition with weekly trips to storytime and nightly bedtime stories. Now, she hopes her picture books will bring joy to countless children and the grownups who love them.

Before becoming a children’s author, Susan worked in public relations and publishing, as well as teaching college writing and PR courses.

Susan’s work has been honored by the Parenting Media Association, the International Association of Business Communicators, and the Public Relations Society of America, among others.

She has two grown daughters and lives in Arkansas with her husband and dachshund. When she’s not writing, Susan enjoys yoga, travel, and gardening. Visit Susan online at VanDusenBooks.com.