Frank Carlson Library

Hank the Cowdog investigates when Pete the Barncat reports about a strange, tree-devouring creature.

"It's early springtime on the ranch, and Hank is going through the usual motions of making sure that a warm spring arrives safely: singing songs about it, barking faithfully each morning, and helping the cowboys with their work around the ranch. However, in the midst of a particularly hard day's nap, he receives a report that his little birdy friend, Madame Moonshine, is in danger of being eaten by Pete the Barncat! Naturally, Hank springs into action...

Hank learns about a tool thief on the loose who uses a monkey to help him do his dirty work. And before long, Hank finds himself face-to-face with the pilfering primate! Can Hank help to stop the criminals in their tracks, or will the crooks get away to continue their monkey business?

Fearless Hank the cowdog, head of ranch security, enters the "dark unchanted forest" to rescue his master's son from Sinister the bobcat.

Hank goes in search of Plato, a wayward bird dog, and finds himself face to face with an angry feral hog and her litter.

Drover is Catnipped! Talk about a rude awakening! Things go from bad to worse when Hank and Drover wake up in the wee hours of the morning to a full-fledged invasion of the ranch. It's the coyotes, and they're set on making a take out dinner of the resident cat, Pete. But, when Hank does Pete a favor, things take an even more unexpected turn. The coyotes catch sight of Drover and decide to kidnap him instead! In the blink of an eye, little Drover...

"Drover admits he thinks the moon looks like a cookie! After a scientific discussion, Hank agrees. Then, when Loper sets down Sally May's picnic basket, which contains oatmeal raisin cookies, the plot thickens. Hank suddenly realizes the cookie moon was a sign that he should... you'll never guess what!"--Container.

"Sally May is planning to host a dance in her yard and launches a major spring cleaning offensive! When a grumbling Slim is drafted to haul trash to the burn barrel, Hank decides it might be a good idea to keep an eye on him. He was right! Later, Miss Viola's pickup breaks down in front of Slim's house, and she needs Slim's expert help as a mechanic. Will the bachelor cowboy take the opportunity to ask her to the dance or will the Head of Ranch Security...