When she's not confusing both liberals and conservatives a like, now-former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is taking on Madonna. Well, not exactly, but she is penning a children's book that sends the message of protecting those who can't protect themselves.

O'Connor's 32-page book Chico pits her childhood pony of the same name against a rattlesnake. (Whew, finally we get the long-awaited follow up to Lazy B: Growing up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest.)

As the snake moves in on Chico, ready to bite, young Sandra must think fast.

"She gave Chico a big kick and pulled the reins hard to the right," reads one excerpt.

"Chico jumped to the side and began to run. 'Hurry, Chico! Faster!' she yelled."

"Hurry up or you'll never secure my bench replacement before the court resumes!"

Oh, wrong children's story.