Books with author Charlotte Caldwell

Growing up on a working cattle ranch involves some serious responsibilities but also rough-and-tumble fun. It's a childhood connected to the natural rhythms and rewards of life on the land, surrounded by cows, pigs, chickens, and abundant wildlife. In The Cow's Boy: The Making of a Real Cowboy, Charlotte Caldwell revels in the daily life of a boy on a ranch who raises Luna, a Black Angus heifer calf. Luna's Cow's Boy feeds her and shelters her from the cold and snow. Spring eases into summer chores, driving the herd to higher pastures and moving wheel lines to water the alfalfa crop. But there's also time to ride dirt bikes and climb trees. As Luna grows, so does her boy, rising to his responsibilities and teaching kids at a riding camp how to clean and groom horses. He also learns to use a lasso, to Luna's chagrin. Richly illustrated with 67 beautiful, action-filled full-color photographs, The Cow's Boy is instantly engaging for readers aged 7 to 9, and the charismatic Luna and her boy will charm grownups reading to younger children. Told in a warm, playful voice, the story celebrates the joys and values of a close-knit family working and playing together on their slice of ranch paradise.

For aspiring cowgirls and cowboys, Charlotte Caldwell's new book, The Cow's Girl: The Making of a Real Cowgirl, will quickly become a favorite. Narrated by Olivia, a lovable Black Angus calf, the book follows a young girl through the seasons on her family's ranch, showing the chores she performs and the fun she has in between. As the Cow's Girl learns the skills it takes to become a real cowgirl, Olivia teaches readers about the tasks required to keep up the ranch and the health of its animals. Vivid descriptions and 76 beautiful, action-filled full-color photographs bring readers aged 7 to 9 into the exciting world of Olivia and the Cow's Girl.

On an eventful summer spent in Charleston, South Carolina, eleven-year-old Kirby, Grandma, and Grandpa plant a butterfly garden, and Kirby documents the wondrous adventures in learning that follow. Their observations, excitement, and curiosity are vividly captured through Kirby's journal and newly acquired hobby of photography as together they discover an abundance of life just outside their own backdoor. Including more than one hundred color photographs and a helpful glossary, Kirby's Journal inspires children of all ages to go outdoors, to watch and listen inquisitively, and to share in the magic of nature. With a playful attitude and a love of learning new things, Kirby discovers a whole new world of caterpillars, butterflies, spiders, snakes, squirrels, and more―as well as the importance of identification, classification, and conservation in learning about flora, fauna, and their natural habitats.