My Daddy Is a Cowboy
By Stephanie Seales
The Story
Before dawn, a young girl and her father ride horses together through their city's waking streets, trading cowboy stories until she discovers she's a cowboy too — strong, tall, and sure of herself.
Why It's Special
For the kid who wants to be just like a parent, this is the quiet, glowing ride that says you already are.
- Big idea: Identity and confidence grow out of time spent together — being truly seen by someone you love is what makes a child feel strong.
- Vibes: Lyrical, warm, and quietly joyful, with the hush of early morning and the pride of finding yourself in someone else's stories.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about horses and cowboys
- love early mornings and special routines with a parent
- are working on building confidence and self-identity
- respond well to gentle, poetic language and rhythm
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & connection: What do you think Daddy and his daughter talk about while they ride through the city?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think she felt seeing her city from up on a horse?
- Real-life connection: What's a special activity you and someone in your family do together, just the two of you?
- Imagination: If you rode a horse through your neighborhood at sunrise, what would you want to see?
- Identity: What does it mean to you to feel 'strong as a horse's back, like a cowboy'?
