HALF and HALF books (1/2 Fiction-1/2 Non-Fiction) present a great fiction story, followed by non-fiction content that relates to the story. A perfect bridge for readers to cross from story to facts! STORY: Bessie Saves the Day - In this humorous story, Grandma is in the hospital and she misses her cow, named Bessie. Nick and his sister come up with a plan to make Grandma happy. Since it's Bessie's birthday, they bring her to the hospital for a party with Grandma! Will the hospital let a cow in for a birthday party? FACTS: About Cows - Dairy cows are the focus of the non-fiction content. It is loaded with interesting and surprising information about cows, including how they eat, how they interact with each other, and how many different dairy products are made from milk.