My Daddy Is a Cowboy

My Daddy Is a Cowboy is a heartwarming picture book that follows a young girl and her father as they embark on an early morning horseback ride through their city. As they trot along, her dad shares cowboy stories, fostering a sense of community, friendship, and pride. The journey allows the girl to see her city, and herself, in a new light, ultimately realizing her own strength and confidence as a 'cowboy.' This beautifully illustrated story is a celebration of Black joy, outdoor adventure, and the precious 'just-us time' shared between a child and parent. It is ideal for children aged 4-11, offering themes of identity, family love, and wonder.

A young girl and her father share an early morning horseback ride around their city in this picture book celebration of "just-us time," perfect for fans of My Papi Has a Motocycle Tall. High as the clouds. Strong as a horse's back. Like a cowboy. In the early hours before dawn, a young girl and her father greet their horses and ride together through the waking city streets. As they trot along, Daddy tells cowboy stories filled with fun and community, friendship, discovery, and pride. Seeing her city from a new vantage point and feeling seen in a new way, the child discovers that she too is a cowboy--strong and confident in who she is. Thoughtfully and lyrically written by debut author Stephanie Seales, with vibrant illustrations from award-winning artist C. G. Esperanza, this beautiful picture book is a celebration of Black joy, outdoor play, and quality time spent between child and parent.