Does a Cow Say Boo?

by Judy Hindley, Brita Granström (Illustrator)

Get ready to join in a joyful rendition of neighs, clucks, oinks, baas—and boos!

Does a toddler like to make animal sounds? Yes! Then follow Judy Hindley’s multicultural crew of little ones to the farmyard, where they gleefully peek through fences, scratch dogs’ bellies, cuddle cats, and celebrate the distinctive - and easily imitated - sound each animal makes. Once again, Judy Hindley’s rollicking rhymes are irresistible, and Brita Granström’s tots adorably familiar, making for a happily noisy romp that readers will want to shout aloud.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Storytime, Childrens, Juvenile

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2002

About the author

Judy Hindley, who has written more than fifty books for children, has a special knack for capturing the language and subjects that delight preschoolers. Among her books are THE BIG RED BUS, THE PERFECT LITTLE MONSTER, and THE BEST THING ABOUT A PUPPY. She is also the author of the immensely popular EYES, NOSE, FINGERS, AND TOES and DO LIKE A DUCK DOES.

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a toddler storytime hit! Between the sweet illustrations of kids that look like they do and the fun of making animal sounds, this book held their attention the whole way through. The fun twist of playing peek-a-boo at the end only made it better. I definitely plan to use this book again.

[Melody Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

We loved all the different animal noises - and our kitty even helped when it was his turn!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

My preschoolers and my toddlers love this one during story time. They enjoy making all the animal sounds and chorusing "No" when I ask if each animal in turn says "Boo."

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

My toddler granddaughter loves this book! She loves to joke about a cow saying boo. She shouts out No! When the author asks if different animals say Boo! So fun!

[Comfort Olajide · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book it is about animals in the farm and four children peeping through the fence watch the animals and noticing the sounds they make. It is a fun book to read and enjoyable. it is exploration of animals sound together boo,baa The book is very colorful and easy to read, I will recommend the book for pre-k and toddlers.

Learning experience:

Field trip: I will plan a field trip to the farm and let children hear the sounds
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Animals sound: When we come back from the the trip I will asked them to identify different sounds of the animals by showing the picture of the a oparticular animal and ask them to make the sounds like the animal.

[Alene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been reading this to my baby almost everyday for for a month now and he loves it every time! He gets such a big smile on his face and even giggles whenever I make the animals sounds. Plus, I love how we can practice counting and it reads with such "conversational" flow. I can't help but think this is great for his speech development.

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Animal sounds are matched with the right animal when children want to know who says BOO. Does a Cow Say Boo?. No, of course not...well then who says BOO?

Children do, of course!

Used for "Cheep, Oink, and Moo: Chicken, Pork, and Beef" storytime-April, 2010.

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Animal noises are almost always a hit at toddler story time. This was no exception. Those kinds of stories are kind of a dime-a-dozen, but when they are well done like this one is, that's not a bad thing.

[Terica Samuels]

can you read books

[Bill Sannwald · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun book to read at storytime. It's not really a standout in terms of art or text, but with some imagination on the part of the storyteller it's a fun, interactive experience.

[Brenna Call · Rating 2 out of 5]

should have been does a cow say peek-a-boo in my opinion. the ending was maybe a little weird.

[Mary-Ann]

This has got to be one of the cutest books ever! By son and I are currently enjoying this one each night - he's 3!

[Tiffany Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book for a preschool read aloud.

[Alisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silly story that helps learn about animals and what they say.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A perfect Toddler Time book. My group was completely engaged with naming the animals and making the sounds. They loved the peek-a-boo at the end too.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Preschoolers loved it! Great fun in a read-aloud.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Children on a farm want to know which creature says "boo," and learn about animal sounds as they search.

[Ruth Ann · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of cute, but storyline stretches....

I guess it has an autumn/Halloween theme?

[Chelsea Kirkland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a silly book about what animals make what sounds, would be good for baby/toddler storytime with early literacy goal of phonological awareness.

[Miss Janis the Storytime Lady · Rating 3 out of 5]

okay, especially for youngers.

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book for the younger kids. A lot of potential for sound effects and some movement.

[Jennifer Miera · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfect for storytime.