# A Particular Cow

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Australian children's picture book by Mem Fox and Terry Denton

A Particular Cow Author Mem Fox Illustrator Terry Denton Language English Genre Children's picture book Published 2006 (Penguin/Viking) Publication place Australia Media type Print (hardback) Pages 32 (unpaginated) ISBN 9780670042319 OCLC 156734951

***A Particular Cow*** is a 2006 children's picture book by [Mem Fox](/source/Mem_Fox) and illustrated by [Terry Denton](/source/Terry_Denton). It is about a [cow](/source/Cow) that usually goes on an uneventful walk every Saturday until one Saturday all this changes.

## Reception

Reviews of *A Particular Cow* were mixed. *[Kirkus Reviews](/source/Kirkus_Reviews)* compared it to *[Rosie's Walk](/source/Pat_Hutchins)*, and although writing that "Denton captures the chaos in simple, bland cartoon illustrations, and Fox’s repeated use of "particular" gives the text a playful beat ..", criticised it for being too short and instead recommended *[Mr. Gumpy's Outing](/source/Mr_Gumpy's_Outing)*, and *[Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog!](/source/Cynthia_Rylant)*.[1] A reviewer for *[Bookseller+Publisher](/source/Books%2BPublishing)* wrote: "Putting it all together, I found *A Particular Cow* a fine idea, but was a little disappointed in its execution".[2] In contrast, *[Publishers Weekly](/source/Publishers_Weekly)* wrote that "the book's slapstick-humor and verbal dexterity will delight youngsters—as will the particular idea that sometimes, even an ordinary walk can turn into something quite extraordinary".[3] *[School Library Journal](/source/School_Library_Journal)* wrote that "the story is told with a dry wit and an economy of words, and the illustrations interpret the action with panache".[4]

*A Particular Cow* has also been reviewed by the following magazines: *[Horn Book Guides](/source/The_Horn_Book_Magazine)*,[5] and *Library Media Connection*.[6]

It is a [2007 ABIA Australian Book of the Year for Younger Children](/source/Australian_Book_Industry_Awards) shortlisted book.[7]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["A Particular Cow"](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/mem-fox/a-particular-cow/). *Kirkus Reviews*. Kirkus Media LLC. 1 August 2006. Retrieved 25 September 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Toni Whitmont. ["A Particular Cow"](https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S82C559307/reviews). *booksandpublishing.com.au*. Books+Publishing. Retrieved 25 September 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["A Particular Cow"](https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-15-200250-3). *Publishers Weekly*. PWxyz LLC. 17 July 2006. Retrieved 25 September 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Marge Loch-Wouters. ["A Particular Cow"](https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S82C559307). *School Library Journal*. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 25 September 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["A Particular Cow"](https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S82C559307). *Horn Book Guides*. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 25 September 2021. The cartoonish black-ink and watercolor illustrations set the silly scene.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Diana H. Hanke (2007). ["A Particular Cow"](https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C959771). *Library Media Connection*. Linworth Publications. Retrieved 25 September 2021. Mem Fox has created an absolutely delightful story ... Young children, as well as adults, will enjoy these extraordinary adventures of a cow and her walk.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [*2007 ABIA Shortlist*](https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/36516795/2007-abia-shortlist-australian-publishers-association), ABIA, p. 3, retrieved 25 September 2021

## External links

- [Library holdings of *A Particular Cow*](https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/156734951)

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