Join Farmer Brown's newly literate cows as they request better conditions. ("Dear Farmer Brown, The barn is very cold at night. We'd like some electric blankets. Sincerely, The Cows.") The initial conflict is peacefully mediated by a diplomatic duck, but then the other animals begin to make their own demands. This book is a whimsical and enjoyable lesson on the benefits of negotiation. And typing. 32 pp., hc.