![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Leaving his faithful dog to guard his clothes, the cowboy bathes, and returns so clean that his loyal pet is unable to recognize him. ![]() In Timberlake's award-winning story, a flea-ridden cowboy and his dog, who have been riding the range in New Mexico for a year, finally head to a nearby river for the cowboy's annual bath. Illinois-based children's book author and teacher Amy Timberlake is the mastermind behind The Dirty Cowboy, a "simple, slapstick tale that is sure to elicit some giggles," according to Booklist reviewer Todd Morning. The Dirty Cowboy, illustrated by Adam Rex, Farrar Straus & Giroux (New York, NY), 2003.Ĭontributor of articles, reviews, and columns to periodicals, including New Moon, Book, Riverbank Review, Horn Book, Hues, and Hip Mama. Honors AwardsĪnderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies residency fellow, 2002 Parent's Choice Gold Medal, and Golden Kite Award, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, both 2003, and Marion Vannett Ridgeway Award first prize, International Reading Association Notable Book designation, Spur Award finalist, and Southeast Booksellers Association Book Award finalist, all 2004, all for The Dirty Cowboy. Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (Illinois chapter). ![]()
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