Looking for a book that has cute illustrations and words that both have rhythm and rhyme? Well, then this is the book for you! It plays around with what people traditionally think of as a “cattle drive” and gives it a twist. Plenty of repetition and rhyming can be found throughout the book, something that is appealing and great for younger readers. ( )

It's Thelma and Louise cow style! Molly and Mabel steal their farmer's truck keys and drive off on a great adventure. Along the way, they just miss crashing into the sheriff's car and the chase begins. Soon the surprised sheriff and his deputies are in hot pursuit of the two cows. Reaching speeds of 85 miles, passing the firehouse, the mayor's place and finally ending up on the main street of town, the cows come to a stop: "'Turn the key off!' Mabel cried. The pickup slowed. The engine died. Molly fainted. Mabel sighed, 'Next time let me drive.'" This book can be enjoyed two ways, a traditional read or by listening to it on CD. This particular book has two recordings to choose from: one with page turning signals, the other without. The voice of Kevin Free narrates the story adding another enjoyable dimension to the already humorous read. Free has a voice for each character, including the accent of a southern farmer. The rhyming verse of the story is cute and at the end of the book, everyone will be saying, "Sakes alive!" This book can enjoyed by the very young, as well as the almost independent reader who can listen to the CD and read along with it. Librarians will foster reading skills in young readers by acquiring such audio books. Research indicates that listening to stories and being read to will help children develop the own reading skills. This type of book is also an excellent exposure to print for those who do not yet read, children can "read" along with the CD and turn the pages when cued. Librarians who acquire such books are helping to foster the skill development in young readers. ( )