The Cow Tripped Over the Moon

by Tony Wilson, Laura Wood (Illustrator)

Hey diddle diddle
You all know the riddle.
A cow jumps over the moon...

But the moon is so high in the sky! How many hilarious attempts will it take before Cow makes her famous high-flying leap?

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Humor, Storytime, Nursery Rhymes

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2015

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Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this. Performed it multiple times for Book Week and National Simultaneous Storytime, and the kids just adore it.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun adaptation of the classic nursery rhyme, with the moral "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again".
Scholastic Press.

[Caspette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the story behind the song "hey diddle diddle" about a delightful cow who does not jump the moon on her first attempt. So she tries and tries again to jump the moon with the support of her friends.

I really liked the message of trying no matter what and not giving up. As well as supporting our friends to achieve their best.

The story is cute as well with rhyming sentences that depict the funny failures of the cow.

My 7 year old got a good laugh out of this book and enjoyed it thoroughly.

[Today We Did · Rating 5 out of 5]

Today We Did
Everyone knows the rhyme ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’, it has been a popular nursery rhyme for many years. The cow in the rhyme gets to jump over the moon, which is quite an impressive feat, and must have taken a lot of practice to perfect. In The Cow Tripped Over the Moon, the cow is on her training journey to make it over the moon. There are many attempts with trips, mis-jumps and wrong turns, but surely she must get it right in the end?

I had never considered the effort the cow must have put in to be able to jump over the moon, but I’m so glad that this author did. This book is hilarious! All my kids love it, and I love reading it to them. When the dog laughs so hard that he pukes, I thought my kids might do the same! The cow getting stuck in a sand dune was pretty funny.

The lyrical text just rolls off the tongue, and is complemented by humourous illustrations on every page. The cow even gets to wear sweatpants and a sweatband for her training! The text is clear and simple, making it easy for young readers to read on their own.

The Cow Tripped Over the Moon is a fantastic book for reading aloud. Though suitable for children from toddlers through primary school, it is especially good for preschoolers and lower primary school children. My kindergartner likes reading this one independently too.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story behind the moon jump. Absolutely gorgeous and well written. Kids and adults will love it. Now I just need any excuse to buy it.

[Leah Townsend · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this a lot :)

Numeracy - time, timelines

Teaching Resources
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http://www.lamontbooks.com.au/media/6...

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoops! This is a great ode to perseverance and friend-support. Nice universe building beyond the old nursery rhymes, a bit irreverent (barfing is mentioned) but decent fun. My son enjoyed it a few dozen times on its library-lend.

8/10

[Nella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done Cow and her wonderful friends who supported her through her many attempts to jump over the moon. Such fun

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clever twist on the nursery rhyme.

[Gary Vassallo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book for very young children as it tells the story of the lead up to the cow jumping over the moon. Highly recommended.

[Ahmer Iqbal Siddiqui · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 6 year old found the book amazing and learnt that you must try your best and not give up. In his words - she didn’t give up and got what she wanted, to jump over the moon.

[Tinnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable! A great twist to the classic nursery rhyme.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting take on a widely known nursery rhyme. Great illustrations that show emotion and carry the story foward.

[Tatum Damman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book looking at time and remaking a common nursery rhyme. Students love this book. Excellent for a Literacy session!

[Marie B · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband doesn't enjoy many children stories but he loves this one.

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Cow Tripped Over The Moon tickles the funny bone in each attempt that the cow makes to jump over the moon. Ably supported by the cat (with the fiddle), the little dog and dish and spoon, the cow eventually prevails so that the old nursery rhyme rings true. The imaginative words (Tony Wilson) and gorgeous illustrations (Laura Wood) are utterly delightful.

[Freddie D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely hilarious retelling of this classic nursery rhyme, which offers a motivational growth mindset. Great accomplishments take practice.

[Paul Graham Terpstra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Retelling of a classic. A cool twist to the story.

[Suzannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute and hilarious. My kids loved it.

[Abbey Lane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, rhyming story.

[Brydee]

My childhood

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is brilliantly written and has excellent illustrations. I love how every page can be read in exactly the same rhythm as the original nursery rhyme. It is also a fun, hilarious book that kids will love.