Synopses & Reviews
Originally published in 1961, Joan Walsh Anglund's Cowboy and His Friend sold 150,000 copies in four languages. Now Andrews McMeel offers a new edition of this timeless story, complete with the author's original illustrations, as a follow-up to our version of The Brave Cowboy, which sold nearly 250,000 copies worldwide when it was first published in 1959.This charming tale about a little cowboy and his imaginary friend, Bear, is illustrated with Anglund's endearing drawings, authentically rendered as they appeared in the original publication, with the boy's "real" world drawn in black ink and his imaginary bear drawn in brown. The story follows the adventures of the adorable little cowboy and his constant companion as they go ice-skating, play football, and take a walk. The characters were inspired by the author's own son, who had a bear as an imaginary friend when he was a young boy.
About the Author
Joan Walsh Anglund is a well-known author and artist who has sold millions of gift books worldwide since her first title was published in 1958. Cowboy and His Friend is her seventh book with Andrews McMeel. Anglund is known for her touching themes of love and friendship, and her characters' popularity reaches beyond literature to greeting cards, stationery, dolls, Christmas ornaments, and clothing.