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Cow Millie finds the best hiding place on the whole farm: a tree. It's actually "a little too good": she gets stuck. Soon all the animals, even the farmer, are stranded with her. But with good friends, food, and a stellar view, it isn't so bad. Steffensmeier's illustrations, packed with droll details, feature welcoming animals and a jolly (lady) farmer.
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Millie the bovine mail carrier (Millie Waits for the Mail) gets lost on her way home from work one snowy Christmas Eve. She finally ends up climbing a "mountain" only to realize it's actually a roof--and she's made it home with all the gifts. Readers will pore over the droll cartoon illustrations in order to follow Millie's nonlinear missteps.
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Cow Millie lives to terrorize the letter carrier who visits her farm. This leads to dropped parcels, which leads to broken china--and an unhappy farmer. Fortunately, the letter carrier has a plan. The pleasantly slapstick tale bounces along like a tractor ride, and Steffensmeier amplifies the story's humor by juxtaposing the silliness with scenes of everyday farm life.