Raisin is the littlest cow in the herd and she enjoys the perks of that status, especially being doted on by the bigger cows. Raisin also enjoys making lists of her favorite things (movies, the color brown, lists) and those she doesn’t like (cauliflower, thunder, change). But “one Thursday, her mother had a cow … one who was even smaller than Raisin.” Jealous of the attention showered on her new sibling, Raisin resists her mother’s efforts to get her to engage with the baby and instead makes a list of places to run away to. The final insult occurs when a thunderstorm pre-empts Raisin’s outdoor movie viewing. As her baby brother wails along with the weather, Raisin realizes they have something in common and their shared fear of thunder spurs her to connect with the new littlest cow. A familiar tale of sibling jealousy takes on fresh life with its memorable bovine cast, clever storytelling, and endearing illustrations. (Ages 2-6)

An irresistible sibling story about Raisin, the littlest cow on the farm, and what happens when she gets a little brother—from the author and illustrator of Lion, Lion. Perfect for fans of Hug Machine and You Are (Not) Small.

Raisin loves being the littlest cow in the herd. All the other cows dote on her, and life is grand.

But one day, Raisin’s mother has a new little cow . . . one who is even smaller than Raisin. And suddenly everything changes. Raisin has never liked change, and this one is the worst. Now no one pays attention to her, the new baby smells funny, and even the weather won’t cooperate.

But then, when absolutely everything is going wrong, Raisin discovers a change in herself—one that delights the entire herd. Even (and especially!) the new baby.