Petal the Angry Cow

Illustrated by Olga Demidova
A hilarious barnyard tale about big-hearted cow with an even bigger temper, for fans of Penguin Problems.

Petal is everything you could want in a cow.

She is kind, thoughtful, a great baker and a wonderful artist.

She also has a temper. A very big, out-of-control temper. And it doesn't help that her barnyard pals like to push her buttons . . .

On the day the farmer announces a fabulous trip to a water park, the horse steps on Petal's foot and she has her biggest tantrum yet. The farmer tells Petal if she doesn't get her temper under control, she won't be able to go to the water park!

What else can she do but stomp away in a huff?

Then Petal meets a swan who shows her a thing or two about behaving. And not in the way you'd expect . . .

This laugh-out-loud story will tickle even the surliest reader, and Petal's outsized tantrums will feel very familiar to parents and kids alike. But like Petal, this story also has a heart of gold and a core of pure warmth.
MAUREEN FERGUS is an award-winning author of books for kids of all ages. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages, optioned for film and adapted for stage. Her illustrated books include InvisiBill; The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold; You're In Good Paws; Petal the Angry Cow; and the Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans series. When not writing, Maureen runs, reads, bikes, bakes, works and hangs out with her husband, three kids and Buddy the Wonder Dog. View titles by Maureen Fergus
OLGA DEMIDOVA was born and raised in Russia. She studied at the Moscow Art Institute of Applied Arts and started work as an animator, but her tremendous passion for illustration changed the direction she works in. Now she works with publishers from all over the world and has published books and apps in Russia, Belarus and the US, mostly for children. View titles by Olga Demidova
  • NOMINEE | 2023
    Shining Willow Award
One of CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Fall 2022), Starred Selection

“Fergus’ prose is accessible for younger readers with the farmyard characters and situations providing warmth and humour while still delivering a message.” —CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"Will resonate with any parent who has dealt with a child who has unexpected meltdowns." —Winnipeg Free Press

"Delightful illustrations and lovable characters combine with a kid-friendly storyline to make a book that is sure to please." —Story Monsters Ink

About

A hilarious barnyard tale about big-hearted cow with an even bigger temper, for fans of Penguin Problems.

Petal is everything you could want in a cow.

She is kind, thoughtful, a great baker and a wonderful artist.

She also has a temper. A very big, out-of-control temper. And it doesn't help that her barnyard pals like to push her buttons . . .

On the day the farmer announces a fabulous trip to a water park, the horse steps on Petal's foot and she has her biggest tantrum yet. The farmer tells Petal if she doesn't get her temper under control, she won't be able to go to the water park!

What else can she do but stomp away in a huff?

Then Petal meets a swan who shows her a thing or two about behaving. And not in the way you'd expect . . .

This laugh-out-loud story will tickle even the surliest reader, and Petal's outsized tantrums will feel very familiar to parents and kids alike. But like Petal, this story also has a heart of gold and a core of pure warmth.

Author

MAUREEN FERGUS is an award-winning author of books for kids of all ages. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages, optioned for film and adapted for stage. Her illustrated books include InvisiBill; The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold; You're In Good Paws; Petal the Angry Cow; and the Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans series. When not writing, Maureen runs, reads, bikes, bakes, works and hangs out with her husband, three kids and Buddy the Wonder Dog. View titles by Maureen Fergus
OLGA DEMIDOVA was born and raised in Russia. She studied at the Moscow Art Institute of Applied Arts and started work as an animator, but her tremendous passion for illustration changed the direction she works in. Now she works with publishers from all over the world and has published books and apps in Russia, Belarus and the US, mostly for children. View titles by Olga Demidova

Awards

  • NOMINEE | 2023
    Shining Willow Award

Praise

One of CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Fall 2022), Starred Selection

“Fergus’ prose is accessible for younger readers with the farmyard characters and situations providing warmth and humour while still delivering a message.” —CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"Will resonate with any parent who has dealt with a child who has unexpected meltdowns." —Winnipeg Free Press

"Delightful illustrations and lovable characters combine with a kid-friendly storyline to make a book that is sure to please." —Story Monsters Ink

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