Stomp

by Uncle Ian Aurora, Natalia Moore (Illustrator)

Up and out of your chairs! Move and Stomp with this fun interactive book for children!. “If read with the right amount of verve (and it’s hard not to), this book should spice up storytimes. ” -Kirkus Reviews This jacketed hardcover picture book encourages body movement. Readers will be up and out of their chairs as they follow?and stomp?along with the diverse group of children and adults featured in this rowdy read. From stomping really fast to stomping while you wiggle all your toes, this interactive title promises to be an engaging and fun read?perfect for group story times! Stomp is the newest title from Uncle Ian Aurora and a follow up to the award-winning read-aloud, Clap .

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, Childrens, Action

32 pages, Hardcover

Published October 8, 2019

Reviews

[Mid-Continent Public Library]

Reading books like this reminds me of how much fun our in branch story time programs have been in the past. We look forward to having them start again once we can have programs in our buildings in a post COVID world. Meanwhile, pick up this book with your favorite kiddos and get down to the beat of the book. The more the merrier! This book is one of the 2021 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award nominees. Voting will begin on September 1, 2021. See this link for more info:
http://molib.org/awards/building-bloc...
*Reviewed by Darla from Red Bridge*

[The Library Lady · Rating 2 out of 5]

"If read with the right amount of verve (and it's hard not to), this book should spice up storytimes."

Sorry, no Kirkus reviewer, more than "verve" is required.
Did you actually TRY reading this out loud?

Steady, smooth rhythm is required, and this doesn't have that, no way, no how.

Too bad!

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Teachers, parents, and caregivers had better prepare themselves for plenty of movement and noise as they read this picture book, which is decidedly not meant for quiet times or suited for a bedtime story. Instead, readers are encouraged to stomp in different directions and speeds and even mimic riding a horse. By the time the final page has been reached, everyone in the class should be wide awake and ready to learn. It won't take long to share this interactive read aloud, but it will be worth the effort in getting your youngsters off to a good start or waking them up when they need to shake off their sluggishness. As exuberant as the text, the brightly-colored illustrations have been created with mixed media and digital techniques.

[Allie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine, serviceable. I could definitely use it for a Book Bop Dance Party (would that we could do in-person library programs again). The illustrations though. The illustration content (or style even) isn't that bad, but they're one step up from MS paint in terms of process. It's a cheap quality that I absolutely hate. Like... just spring for Procreate!

[Katrina Clohessy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book that appears to have been written for storytimes. And it would be a good storytime pick if read with enthusiasm, but there's no actual story contained within the book, just directions to get the audience moving.

[Barbra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A colourful picture book to get young ones reading and moving. A fun read aloud that calls for participation by young and old.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sure to get the story time crowd rowdy.

[Annese · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the idea of this book. I didn't care for the rhyming or the off beat counting pages.

[Christiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be so fun for a music and movement storytime!

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can see this lively movement book being a blast in toddler or preschool story time. Highly recommended for ages 2.5-5.

[Molly Cluff (Library!) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yay, there's a new interactive picture book on the block! Lots of stomping, dancing fun.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super fun interactive dance party book!

[Esutterlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joyful art enhances Action words, directing interactivity from the reader (or listener).
Great idea to use for a Preschool-K Dance Party

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great interactive book that would be fun for a storytime hour on movement! Great illustrations too!

[Clementine · Rating 3 out of 5]

perfect for storytimes where you want the crowd to get rowdy, but there's nothing new or even all that interesting here.

[Bant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kids will love it. But there are tons of books exactly like this. It just felt pandering. But … like absolutely read it for storytime.

[Nicki · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you want to get your inactive preschooler moving, this would be a good book to read. I have never had an inactive preschooler, so... this was just kind of boring.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 15 month old granddaughter’s favorite read! Guaranteed peels of laughter, at this age..

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

Where did my rhyming tag go?

Read because it was recommended by a MPL librarian/staffer.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stomp your way to a happy dance and get your body moving.

[Clarissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun book to get young listeners moving.

[James Zaksek · Rating 3 out of 5]

As I was reading this, I believe the Yoto version of this would be even better for the kids. It was cute and I enjoyed it for its fun in the dancing.

[Tracy Mabry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great active book to get the kiddos (and caregivers!) involved during Storytime! They love stomping! Who knew??

[Terresa Wellborn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Themes: action/movement
Ages: toddler-1st grade
Pub year: 2019

[Addie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun. 2 year old liked it too

[Cherise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good action book for storytime.