Where would a cowboy be without his horse? Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Whether rounding up cattle for branding or singing songs after dinner at the chuck wagon, Cowboy Small knows what it is to be a cowboy.

Just as charming as it was in 1949, this classic tale of a little cowboy's adventures, now in full color, is sure to delight a new generation of readers.

The author Lois Lenski was the author and illustrator of more than ninety books for children during her lifetime. She was truly one of the most important and beloved writers and artists of the twentieth century. In addition to winning a Newbery Medal and a Children's book Award, Lois Lenski even has an elementary school named after her. Her Mr. Small books have captivated readers for generations.

Samuel Lee Johnson has a problem. He's the littlest in the family with two older sisters who “think they can do everything.” Not to worry though, Papa reassures him, because “Cowboys Can Do! Amazing Things Too!” With a little help he learns that he can brush his horse Blazer, ride on a cowboy roundup, and lasso a lost dogie calf. then later, he eats with the chuck wagon, sits around the campfire with the other cowboys, and falls asleep beneath the stars (with his teddy bear, of course).

An added bonus to this charming story is the addition of the original “Cowboy Song,” written by the author, so you can sing along and discover that “Cowboys Can Do! Amazing Things Too!”