Got another place where I can read it? I hit the paywall.

But in the meantime, it reminds me of a funny story for small children that is undeservedly out of print:

"The Adventures of Silly Billy" (1961), by Tamara Kitt (real name, Beatrice Schenk de Regniers).

The kid plants a garden with popped corn - and serves hot water to the hens to make them lay hard-boiled eggs. When his parents make fun of him, he sets out to prove he's not silly by finding someone sillier than he is. Does he ever!

Yes, cows get mentioned too - but to tell more would spoil the story.


Lenona.