When Big Mama calls, "Hey, Baby! Hey, Big Mama's Baby!" Baby comes trotting, looking for a hug and a scratch behind his ears. Ever since the day Big Mama brought Baby home from the sale barn, the local folks wondered how on earth she could keep him as a pet. Calves have a habit of growing bigger . . . and bigger . . . and Baby is no different. It isn't long before Baby is waking the neighbors with his bellowing in the middle of the night and busting Big Mama's screened-in porch. Still, Mama can't dream of life without her beloved Baby. But then comes the day when Baby is full-grown. What will Big Mama do now? Lacy Finn Borgo's endearing story, with charming illustrations by Nancy Cote, is filled with homespun humor and lively language that makes it perfect for reading aloud.

Ages 4-8.