Keltie the Highland Coo

A Highland Heart in the Sierras

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Keltie The Highland Coo
~ A Highland Heart in the Sierras

Perfect for Ages 4 - 10 / (pre-3rd grade)

Anticipated Release Date: October 1st
In the golden hills of the Yosemite Highlands, a shaggy, big-hearted Highland cow named Keltie shares a close friendship with Farmer Finn, learning about the world — and about herself — through the time they spend together. When Finn shares stories of his grandfather and the misty hills of Scotland, Keltie begins to wonder about a place she's never seen. As the seasons turn, she discovers that the strength and wonder she carries inside her came from somewhere far away — and that the home she loves and the heritage she comes from can both be part of the same story. A heartwarming tale about heritage, belonging, and the stories that connect us across generations.

Meaningful Takeaways

🐄 A Sense of Belonging and Home

Keltie learns that home isn't something you have to choose — the place your family came from and the place you've grown up can both be part of who you are.

📖 The Power of Family Stories

Through Farmer Finn's memories of his grandfather, Keltie discovers that the stories our families carry help us understand where we come from — and are worth passing on.

🌬️ Embracing What Makes You, You

Keltie's shaggy coat and sweeping bangs once puzzled her — until she learns to see them as part of her heritage, teaching young readers to embrace their own differences with pride.

🌳 A Real Connection to Nature

Rooted in the valley oaks, golden grasses, and rolling hills of Mariposa, California, the story invites children to notice and appreciate the natural world right outside their door.

💛 Resilience Across Generations

Keltie realizes that strength, love of open hills, and wild winds traveled across generations and oceans to reach her — showing kids that who we are is a gift passed down, not something we build alone.