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Buckley the Highland Cow and Ralphy the Goat: A True Story about Kindness, Friendship, and Being Yourself

by Renee Rutledge

An unlikely farmyard friendship

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AlbakiReads Editorial

An unlikely farmyard friendship

Buckley arrives at a new farm without other cows and faces unfamiliar, unfriendly company. Ralphy, a goat with a very different nature, becomes his companion, and their bond gives this true story a clear focus on friendship across differences. The farm setting also frames themes of loneliness, bullying, belonging, resilience, and self-acceptance. Photographs of Buckley are paired with illustrations, adding visual material to the account of how the two animals find support in one another.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in animals and true stories.
  • Young readers exploring friendship, bullying, or feeling different.
  • Adults seeking a picture-led story to share about kindness and belonging.

Themes

Friendship across differencesKindness and supportBullying and lonelinessResilience and self-acceptance

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Book overview

Follow this charming true story of Buckley, an orphaned cow, and his best friend Ralphy, along their journey to overcome barnyard bullying and loneliness, and discover the power of resilience, diverse friendships, and loving who you are!

When a baby highland cow named Buckley suddenly finds himself all alone at a brand-new farm with no other cows, surrounded by unfamiliar, unfriendly faces, he isn't sure what to do.

However, friends come from unlikely places! Ralphy, a rambunctious goat, decides to take Buckley under his wing. Ralphy and Buckley are different in every way, but despite this they become fast friends. Buckley soon learns that a loving, supportive farmyard family can come in all shapes and sizes.

With adorable photographs of Insta-famous Buckley (@buckleythehighlandcow) and beautiful illustrations, this unforgettable real-life story of childhood resilience will inspire kids of all ages to overcome tough social situations and thrive.
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