About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the weight of a new responsibility or feeling the sting of a mistake made while caring for someone they love. Leroy Ninker is a small man with a big dream: he wants to be a cowboy. When he finally gets his horse, Maybelline, he learns that friendship requires more than just a hat and a lasso; it requires listening and keeping promises. Through humor and heart, this story explores how to handle the guilt of a slip-up and the beauty of making things right. It is a perfect bridge for early readers moving into chapter books, offering a gentle lesson on empathy and the deep bond between humans and animals. Parents will appreciate how Kate DiCamillo treats Leroy's big emotions with dignity and wit.
