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Rodeo Red
Rodeo Red and her hound dog Rusty are happier than two buttons on a new shirt 'til Side Swiping Slim shows up. Red's sure anyone who hollers that much'll be hauled to the edge of town and told to skedaddle, but her parents are smitten. When Slim sets his eye on Rusty, Red'd better figure out a way to save her best friend in all the world. Can she bargain with a varmint?
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2015
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March 17, 2015
I love this one. It reminds me a little of mustache baby which was a huge hit with my students. I also like how the mom is the sheriff and the dad is the deputy.
February 2, 2020
Rodeo Red and her canine pal, Rusty the stuffed dog, are inseparable. Until, that is, the day that Sideswiping Sam - AKA, Rodeo's squalling baby brother - steals the pooch and refuses to return him. Rodeo does everything she can to get her plaything back, but until her Aunt Sal sends her a new plaything, she has nothing with which she can bargain...
The common childhood experience of adjusting to a new sibling and getting into a conflict with them over a plaything is given a western flavor in Rodeo Red, which is author Maripat Perkins' picture-book debut. The language here is inventive and fun, provided one doesn't mind a little dialect and slang, and the artwork by Molly Idle, who was awarded a Caldecott Honor for her Flora and the Flamingo , is colorful and cute. My only real qualm is that I think the mom (I mean Sheriff) is a little unsympathetic in the story, in that she allows the baby to steal Rodeo's boon companion, and makes no effort to set things right. Leaving that aside, this is one I would recommend to anyone looking for entertaining new sibling and/or sibling rivalry stories for younger children.
The common childhood experience of adjusting to a new sibling and getting into a conflict with them over a plaything is given a western flavor in Rodeo Red, which is author Maripat Perkins' picture-book debut. The language here is inventive and fun, provided one doesn't mind a little dialect and slang, and the artwork by Molly Idle, who was awarded a Caldecott Honor for her Flora and the Flamingo , is colorful and cute. My only real qualm is that I think the mom (I mean Sheriff) is a little unsympathetic in the story, in that she allows the baby to steal Rodeo's boon companion, and makes no effort to set things right. Leaving that aside, this is one I would recommend to anyone looking for entertaining new sibling and/or sibling rivalry stories for younger children.
March 17, 2015
Silly, rhyming, sweet. Wish this one was just a wee bit shorter so I could resurrect my southern drawl and read it to every kid everywhere all the time without their eyes glazing over. Molly Idle's artwork makes me happier than a dead pig in sunshine.
September 10, 2018
Red's got a problem. There's a new feller in town that's just makin' her life miserable. He's even gone so far as to steal away her trusty pal. What IS a girl to do when it seems like the whole darned homestead's takin' the side of the new cowpoke?!
I loved this story. As an older sibling, while I wasn't infatuated with cowpokes, I could appreciate the frustrations Red faced with the arrival of her baby brother.
I loved this story. As an older sibling, while I wasn't infatuated with cowpokes, I could appreciate the frustrations Red faced with the arrival of her baby brother.
January 3, 2024
I enjoy Molly Idle and may have to add Perkins to my watch list. This was a fun twist on the new sibling story with a fun little lesson trick at the end.
I'm not sure if the Sheriff's "solution" bugs me or if it really was a solution. Studies show that allowing siblings to problem solve is actually really helpful.
I'm not sure if the Sheriff's "solution" bugs me or if it really was a solution. Studies show that allowing siblings to problem solve is actually really helpful.
November 23, 2014
Rodeo Red has already become a favorite at my house! I read it to my daughter and she loved it so much that we had to read it three more times before bedtime. This is one of the cutest children's books I've seen in a long time and I absolutely adore the fact that Rodeo Red is a little girl; a cowgirl. It also helped me teach my daughter a lesson on compromise and how sometimes you have to share with your siblings even if they are stinky and not much fun to play with. Would give it more stars if I could. Loved it!
January 10, 2016
*I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher*
This story is absolutely adorable. Red and her trusty sidekick, Rusty, are a happy pair until Slim shows up and steals Rusty away. Any child who has had to deal with younger siblings will enjoy this story. Red's failed attempts to get Rusty back will strike a chord, and her success will hopefully encourage kids to seek more peaceful solutions. The illustrations are fairly simple but very effective and do a great credit to the story.
This story is absolutely adorable. Red and her trusty sidekick, Rusty, are a happy pair until Slim shows up and steals Rusty away. Any child who has had to deal with younger siblings will enjoy this story. Red's failed attempts to get Rusty back will strike a chord, and her success will hopefully encourage kids to seek more peaceful solutions. The illustrations are fairly simple but very effective and do a great credit to the story.
April 18, 2015
A simple story about an older sibling's battle to get a beloved stuffed animal out of the clutches of a new baby brother's hands told in a clever southern/cowboy flair.
Very funny read aloud set against pencil illustrations. Highly recommended for PreK-2.
Very funny read aloud set against pencil illustrations. Highly recommended for PreK-2.
November 26, 2014
Both the artwork and story are outstanding. I especially loved the artwork. It was very cute and nostalgic. Highly recommended.
January 13, 2015
Utterly charming. From the tongue-in-cheek text to the simple illustrations to the spirited heroine, I throughly enjoyed saddling up for this read.
July 21, 2015
I adore Molly idle's illustrations and the text here is delightfully genius. So creative and funny.
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February 5, 2021The book rodeo Red by: Maripat Perkins. This book is about a family who has a daughter that is from 4-5 years old who likes to pretend to be a cowgirl. She is met with her new foe of the town her younger brother who was just born. The rest of the book is how the older sister loses her favorite partner rusty has been taking by the little brother. After which the aunt of the two sends the oldest a birthday present that is of a beautiful little cat. She proceeds to trade for her old partner rusty which her brother takes with no second thought in mind.
June 21, 2017
The story is very clever and the main character is very strong minded and witty. I loved how the voice of the main character never faltered. She always had a south-western tone to her voice. This is a great book for a teacher to do a lesson on voice of character or how to stay persistent with how a character sounds. I can also see myself putting my own future children to bed while reading them this story. It is a fun and adventurous story that has a few lessons to tell.
March 8, 2019
Loved this. My cousin got a kick out me reading this to him and he isn't a big reader, but the story is engaging- and pairing it with a heavily done western accent- had both him and I rolling. Red is squaring off against her new baby brother and the use of humor in the story-telling works brilliantly with the art.
September 27, 2019
It is a lovely book about a little girl named Rodeo Red and her stuffed hound dog. This book describes her feelings when her baby brother arrives. This is a great read for children to understand about little changes that happen in their life after a siblings arrives. This book is about the share and care a child learns after having a sibling at home. I would have given more stars if I could.
January 16, 2021
An older sister is not too happy about the new baby in the family - especially when he takes her favorite stuffed animal. All told in a western drawl with cowboy terms that make the story extra fun.
I'm a huge fan of Molly Idle but had not seen this one before and the illustrations are charming and funny.
I'm a huge fan of Molly Idle but had not seen this one before and the illustrations are charming and funny.
May 10, 2017
Dealing with a new sibling is always a challenge, and even more when the territorial issues are challenged. This delightful story will be a hit as Rodeo Red tries to take control of her property. All is lost until a package comes in the mail. A great read aloud, or one-on-one.
August 12, 2017
Soooooooooooo cute!!!!! I was really worried that Molly Idle's illustrations were going to carry this story, but the story was told in such a fun way, the illustrations just amplified the fun storytelling! A great pairing!!
September 27, 2020
Great language, voice, and dialect makes this a fun read aloud. I didn’t mind reading it over and over so I could perfect my western accent. I really appreciated that it didn’t force a sibling bond for the ending. Great new sibling adjustment book!
February 8, 2024
Oh the western feel of this book is delightful. I perfectly intend to do a southern drawl with it! I do wish it was more "redemptive" from a new sibling angle but you know what, sometimes kids struggle with a new sibling and only care about their toys and keeping things the same. That's real life.
September 19, 2017
A fun story of a young cowgirl dealing with her toy-rustling baby sibling. Must be read with a cowboy drawl.
Illustrations are charming.
Illustrations are charming.
August 15, 2018
funny!
September 11, 2019
Loved this, very cute. I also love Molly Idle's illustrations.
January 27, 2020
I wish I was this good at creating metaphors. What a hilarious and adorable book.
November 18, 2020
Sharing is hard. But sharing this hilarious book with your friends won't be. :)
December 1, 2021
I loved the old west vernacular in this book! And of course, Molly Idle is one of my faves.
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March 16, 2023Level/Turn: (3/1)
Themes: New Sibling, Sister/Brother, Stuffed Animal Sidekicks, Old West
The new kid in town gets the namesake in trouble more than once, then steals her sidekick!
Themes: New Sibling, Sister/Brother, Stuffed Animal Sidekicks, Old West
The new kid in town gets the namesake in trouble more than once, then steals her sidekick!
July 4, 2023
V funny words in this one like “cantankerous”
December 6, 2023
Art is fun and cute. The real star is the diction, which captures a good pulpy/Republic Western feel, much fun to read aloud.
March 5, 2024
I absolutely loved this book. The illustrations were cute and fun, the story was good, and I believe children would find this book relatable and entertaining.
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