A miniature pony named Winston, neighing
a greet!
From the fun children’s book, A Day in
The Life of Cowboy Mike and Winston by Michael Eastwood, we have two best
friends sharing their day with us!
If there is one thing to derive from their
adventures from dawn to dusk, it is the beautiful bond Winston, the miniature
pony, and Cowboy Mike share!
Let’s discuss how their friendship is such
an example for all readers.
1.
Unconditional Love:
The two live on a big ranch, where Cowboy
Mike is seen taking care of Winston’s stable. Miniature ponies tend to make a
mess and leave an untidy shed. Only for Cowboy Mike to step in and do all the
work. Cowboy Mike never complains and makes sure that Winston is loved
unconditionally. A good friendship is one that asks for nothing in return.
2.
Giving and Sharing:
Cowboy Mike feeds Winston to his heart’s
content! He makes sure that his galloping buddy has had all the water a pony
could ask for throughout the day. We see Cowboy Mike with these little gestures
that inspire us to care for the people we love. From tending to Winston’s
grumbling tummy to tucking him into bed at night, the two pals are side by
side.
3.
Taking Care of Yourself:
Besides showing
us how to take care of our friends, the book shows us that it is also important
to take care of yourself. After a hard day of work and taking care of Winston,
Cowboy Mike needs a much-needed shut-eye. If he does not get a full night’s
sleep, he can’t take care of Winston. Similarly, we need to take care of
ourselves before we can think of helping others.
4.
Spending Quality Time:
Friends that eat
together stay together. Work doesn’t seem so tedious when you’re having fun at
the same time! Cowboy Mike and Winston are seen performing various activities
on the ranch together. From eating breakfast together to teaching kids how to
take care of their ponies, the two make sure they have fun and are productive.
Cowboy Mike and
Winston inspire us to be organized and have fun with our friends!
5.
Man’s Best Friend
Perhaps the most
important message in the relationship between Cowboy Mike and Winston is
kindness towards animals. In the book, Winston doesn’t feel any different than
Cowboy Mike. This is because he chooses to treat him as an equal. In a world
where animals are mistreated and humans are destroying their habitats, the book
sends an underlying message, to be kind to the voiceless. They, too, have
feelings, get hungry, and want to make friends.
Let them be your best friend.
Make A
Day In The Life of Cowboy Mike and Winston Michael D. Eastwood a
part of your child’s bedtime reads before they are up and running for another day
in their life.
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