Ever since Big Mama brought Baby home, the local folks wonder how on earth she can keep him as a pet. When Big Mama calls, "Hey, Baby! Hey, Big Mama's Baby!" the calf comes trotting, looking for a hug and a scratch behind his ears. But calves have a habit of growing bigger . . . and bigger . . . and Baby is no different. Before long, Baby is waking the neighbors with his bellowing in the middle of the night and busting Big Mama's screened-in porch. And then one day, Baby is full-grown. What will Big Mama do now? This endearing story, with charming illustrations by Nancy Cote, is filled with homespun humor and lively language, perfect for reading aloud.
"Toss this into the mix when you're doing pet stories, and watch kids rethink the comparatively modest trials of kitty care." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"The author does a wonderful job demonstrating the love and devotion between an owner and her pet. . . . A good read-aloud." —Library Media Connection
