Cow and Sow

“What starts as a slapstick lark deepens, in the hands of collaborators Farina and Salati (Lawrence in the Fall), into a wise meditation on new skills and old friends. . . . It’s a gentle landing that lets this deftly turned book glide into something very much like grace.” —STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly

“Farina and Salati’s story has a timeless, universal quality. . . . A book that guarantees hours of pure comfort and joy, in all manner of weather.” —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews

“Farina and Salati offer an engaging picture book that sets up simple story elements in a clear way from beginning to end. . . . The clever wordplay leads to a delightful ending that will amuse adult readers and can be used as an example of a pourquoi tale for children[.]” —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal

“Plenty of laughs will be had throughout as the two farm animals show unexpected athleticism, their hefty bodies floating effortlessly across the ice. Farina describes a warm friendship, while Salati’s art cheekily extends that story.” —The Horn Book

“Matthew Farina’s text tells just enough of the story, allowing readers to expand on the essentials. . . . Doug Salati’s pencil, gouache and digital illustrations are a marvel of color and form. . . . This is the continuation of a beautiful friendship.” —Imaginary Elevators