Hazel Mae Hickory: Haybales & Hairbows A laugh-out-loud farmyard tale full of grit, glitter, and goat mayhem! Hazel Mae Hickory may love hairbows and sparkle, but don’t let that fool you—this farm girl means business. When the annual Haybale Haul competition rolls around, Hazel is ready to prove that farm girls can stack, stomp, and shine just as well as any boy… maybe even better. Armed with a stopwatch, a pink whistle, and a plan, Hazel trains hard—until her goat Gidget and the rest of the barnyard crew decide to throw a little mischief into the mix. Will Hazel be able to wrangle her goats, calm the chaos, and still take the prize? This early chapter book is full of heart, humor, and hands-on fun for ages 5–8. Set in a fictional small town in Nebraska, it celebrates: STEAM thinking through creative problem-solving - SEL values like determination, fairness, and confidence - Farm life fun with goats, haybales, and a girl who never quits With watercolor-style illustrations and a heroine who proves that bows and boots go hand in hand, this spirited series starter is perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones , Princess in Black , and Judy Moody & Friends .