The Cowboy

<p>Anna and her toy dog, Toto, are all set for the beach. Today Anna will give Toto a swimming lesson, and she has no time for the boy in the silly cowboy hat who watches them from the shore.</p><p>Toto is an excellent swimmer - but before long, he's bobbing out of reach. &quot;TOTO!&quot; Anna cries. None of the adults know what to do, but the boy in the silly cowboy hat has an idea. In no time at all, he has rescued Toto with his trusty lasso. Maybe that hat of his isn't so silly after all!</p><p>In this heartwarming story about mistaken first impressions, Hildegard Müller strikes the perfect endnote as the two new friends mosey off with Toto into a richly-hued sunset.</p><p><b>About the Series</b></p><p><b>I Like to Read®</b> books are picture books written and illustrated so that even the newest reader can enjoy a satisfying, quality literary experience. The books in the series are written at kindergarten and early first grade reading levels.</p><p><i>&quot;These books deftly combine text and art to create a positive experience for new readers.&quot; - School Library Journal</i></p><p><i>&quot;This series dares to make entertaining reads from short texts and familiar vocabulary&quot; - Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p><i>&quot;Each one makes the hard world of learning to read enough fun to encourage children at this critical developmental moment to try another one.&quot;</i> - Vicky Smith, Children's and YA Editor at <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p>