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Title: The Curious Cow. Author: Esther K. Meeks. Illustrator: Mel Pekarsky. Format: Vintage 1960 hardcover beginning-to-read picture book from the Follett Beginning-To-Read Books series. Language: English. Genre/Subject: Children's farm animal fiction, early reader story, animals and pets, and learning-to-read vocabulary practice. Narrative type: Fiction, short illustrated story for beginning readers. Follows Katy, a curious cow on Farmer Green's farm, as she explores the barnyard, garden, and farmhouse with Farmer and Mrs. Green. Katy's curiosity leads her into pastures, gardens, and even the kitchen, creating humorous problems for the Greens while emphasizing kindness to animals, responsibility, and gentle problem solving. Designed for early elementary reading instruction, using controlled vocabulary, simple sentence structures, repetition, and picture support to help new readers build confidence and fluency. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 60-13361.