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The Thinking Cow is a book of bite-sized stories that are based on a series of lessons and the wisdom learned from them. The Thinking Cow teaches us that the choices allegorical animals make are like ones we make; each has a consequence. So many stories and so many interpretations because we all see things in our own way.

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MR. COW AND THE MAYOR

One day, Mr. Cow brought his wife and ten of his children to the city during a carnival. They made a mess on the beautiful road. It cost the city hundreds of dollars in cleaning fees, so the mayor of Cowville banned Mr. Cow and his family from the city.
“I can’t believe the mayor banned me from Cowville,” said Mr. Cow. “He must have lost his mind. I am a good citizen. I pay my taxes just like everyone else, and I am entitled to have fun with my kids anytime I want to.”
“But, honey, we did make a mess,” said Mrs. Cow.
“That’s no excuse,” replied Mr. Cow. “I think he’s mad at me because I didn’t vote for him.”
Mr. Cow then got very angry because he could never see carnivals or his favorite soccer game again with his family in Cowville. So, he went out for revenge. One day, he waited for the mayor to go on vacation so he could really make a mess. Mr. Cow took a laxative and walked into town. Mr. Cow was all happy, thinking that he was messing up the beautiful road, when in fact he was messing up his own legs.

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