Colorful illustrations illuminate the story of Hostie, a Holstein cow, and her young owner as they grow together. Sally, a 4-H Club member, prepares Hostie and shows her at the fair. Over the years Hostie competes in many fairs, including the State Fair, and wins prize money and blue ribbons, and even a trip for Sally to National 4-H Congress in Chicago. Find out how Hostie fell into a ditch while trying to eat grass through the fence, and the unique way she was coaxed to get herself out of the ditch unharmed. Follow the story as the family finally has to sell Hostie to help pay for Sally to go to college. Watch as Salley visits Hostie and her friends at the Happy Cow Farm.