In "The Day Dirk Yeller Came to Town" by Mary Casanova, the peaceful town of Piney Grove is turned upside down when the infamous outlaw Dirk Yeller arrives. The townspeople are terrified, expecting trouble, but young Billy, who dreams of adventure, is fascinated. As fear grips the community, Billy discovers that Dirk may not be the villain he seems. Instead of chaos, Dirk's arrival leads to unexpected connections and lessons about bravery and kindness. The story highlights themes of understanding and the importance of looking beyond appearances, ultimately showcasing how fear can be transformed into friendship and community. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 36 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc .

Mary Casanova is the author of more than thirty books, ranging from picture books to YA novels, including Frozen (Minnesota, 2012). Marilyn Sadler is the author of many bestselling picture books including the PJ Funny Bunny series. Ard Hoyt is the illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including I'm a Manatee, by John Lithgow and Abrams' Tilly the Trickster by Molly Shannon.