In contracted braille with skiplines
Ages 4-8
When Duck discovers an ad in the paper announcing a talent show at the county fair (first prize: a slightly used trampoline), he organizes the animals on Farmer Brown's farm into nightly rehearsals. The cows and sheep concentrate on their singing while the pigs work on interpretive dance.
At the talent show, the cows and sheep impress some of the judges, but lack of sleep has the pigs snoring when it is time to perform. Fortunately, Duck steps in to save the day with a winning version of "Born to Be Wild."Â How does it all turn out? The 'boings' coming from the barn might give you a clue!
Kids and parents alike will love revisiting Doreen Cronin's headstrong farm animals and hapless Farmer Brown. This story makes a great read-aloud, and fans of the series will be ecstatic to see another episode of mischief in the barnyard.
I didn't think life got any better than Click Clack Moo, but Dooby Dooby Moo tops it. [It's] one of those rare books that holds enjoyment for kids and adults alike. Kids like the story of the talent show and each animal's attempts to win, while parents get to laugh their heads off at the pig's interpretive dance. It's a great read-aloud book because the adult can sing along (very easy tunes we all know) and kids love that part. I highly recommend Dooby Dooby Moo...
- S. Hogan, Orange County, CA
In our library, we can't keep [Cronin's] books on the shelves... Our small patrons love her books on one level, while their parents are getting a kick out of them on a totally different one. I always appreciate authors who understand that they have two audiences, after all, and Ms. Cronin feeds both appetites. The clever, gentle humor of this book will be welcomed by discerning parents, and by the end, I am sure of two things: Farmer Brown will never catch on, and I will never hear "Born To Be Wild" again without thinking of the beloved Duck.
- Amazon.com reader, Kentucky
More fun with precocious animals:
- Harry by the Sea
- The Story of Ferdinand
- Tacky the Penguin |
