Betsy Lewin

Caldecott Honor Book: 2001. When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want.

When Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge, Duck makes trouble by changing all his instructions to notes the animals like much better.

When the animals on Farmer Brown's farm are kept awake by a baby duck, his endless peeping causes unexpected mischief for Duck.

As Farmer Brown prepares the house for Christmas, Duck tries to play Santa--but he gets stuck in the chimney, along with all the other animals who try to help.

Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse, Cocoa, who is always hungry, count cows, share a story, and help each other fall asleep.

While Farmer Brown sleeps, some of the animals who live on the farm go on a fishing expedition.

When Cocoa decides to explore the house, Cowgirl Kate has a hard time convincing him he must return to the barn.

"Farmer Brown wants to go camping. He packs up the animals. He packs up his brother, Bob. The chickens want to hike. The cows want to fish. The pigs want to picnic. And Duck? Duck just wants to stay in the truck. How will Farmer Brown bring everyone together?"--