This is wonderfully funny book of friendship in which Hettie, the hairy Highland cow ends up having all sorts of insects and animals living in her fur throughout the seasons. From caterpillars and butterflies to birds and hares, Hettie looks after them all but as Spring arrives her friends become quite wriggly and fidgity and for Hettie that's the final straw. But just how does she get rid of everyone? Charming and funny, not only is it a story showing the importance of tolerance and friendship but it also provides a lesson in seasons too. The text is brought to life by Jo Allan's lively illustrations.
Hettie the Highland cow has lots of hair to keep her warm and cosy. But other animals want to be cosy too...In springtime two blackbirds stop by and build their nest in Hettie's hair. She's a cow, not a hedge! In summertime some butterflies lay their eggs in Hettie's fur, which grow into wriggling caterpillars. In autumn a squirrel burrows in to hibernate. And in winter a mountain hare hops aboard too! Poor Hettie. She's a cow, not a hairy hotel! It might be time for a haircut... The second story about loveable Hettie the Highland cow takes us through the seasons in Scotland.
Part of the Picture Kelpies range from Floris Books, bringing together great authors and illustrators to create picture books for 3 to 6 year olds with a distinctly Scottish flavour. Click here for the Picture Kelpies website, which not only has details of the series but also games and colouring-in activities. The series is a companion to the celebrated Kelpies range — Scottish novels for 8 to 12 year olds.
