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Farmer Brown's Barnyard Tales
Dooby Dooby Moo
Sure, they can type, but did you know that Farmer Brown’s animals can sing ? The bestselling duo, Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin—who brought you Click, Clack, Cows That Type; Giggle, Giggle, Quack; and Duck for President —cordially invite you to the county fair, where the talent is truly wild.
Duck and his friends are at it again. But this time they’re pooling their considerable resources to win a local talent show, because first prize is a trampoline!
The cows want to sing.
The sheep want to sing.
The pigs want to...dance. Dance?
And Duck? Duck just wants to win that trampoline. But first he’ll have to handle Farmer Brown.
Duck and his friends are at it again. But this time they’re pooling their considerable resources to win a local talent show, because first prize is a trampoline!
The cows want to sing.
The sheep want to sing.
The pigs want to...dance. Dance?
And Duck? Duck just wants to win that trampoline. But first he’ll have to handle Farmer Brown.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published August 8, 2006
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Doreen Cronin
122 books444 followersDoreen Cronin (born 1966) is an American writer of children's books, including Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type, a very well-received picture book illustrated by Betsy Lewin.
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March 11, 2018
The animals are ready for a Talent Hunt Show. All thanks to our smart duck that it got everyone rehearsed before the final showdown. Will they will the show or just have fun like they always do?
P.S. The judge cat giving low scores was completely mean.
P.S. The judge cat giving low scores was completely mean.
January 26, 2020
Neo pulled this book off the library shelf, in hopes of getting his barn animal skills up to par. When Farmer Brown realises that his animals are making many odd sounds at night, he gets quite curious. Duck has a plan, which includes getting a number of the animals entered in the talent show at the county fair. Farmer Brown tries his best to uncover what’s up, to no avail. He loads everyone up to go to the fair, hoping to find some fun for themselves, but the animals have a plan all their own. At the talent show, everyone does their best and the prizes up for grabs are worth putting in a great effort. We’ll see how everything plays out and whether Farmer Brown is any wiser!
Neo liked how the illustrations were presented throughout. The story was fun to read and easily understood. He would suggest it for early readers at all levels, as the words were pretty easy to grasp.
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Neo liked how the illustrations were presented throughout. The story was fun to read and easily understood. He would suggest it for early readers at all levels, as the words were pretty easy to grasp.
Did you know Neo’s has his own GR account for reviews? Check him out: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
September 29, 2017
Cute kid short story I listened to hear the great George Guidall's scale narration. 8 of 10 stars
November 4, 2017
Cute kids story! Was hoping for George Guidall as the narrator (he's awesome) but got Randy Travis instead on the audio download. If you have kids who love farm animals, this one's for you! 4 out of 10.
July 10, 2022
In some ways this is my favorite of the series. I mean, come on, you gotta love the pigs rehearsing their interpretive dance! I found a copy at a thrift store to save for my (still hypothetical) grandkids.
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Well, it looks like it's highly unlikely that I'll have grandkids. But I do know a certain young family who wants my kids' books, to out they go.
"Born to be Wild" sings the duck, of course. Like he'd last two minutes out there. Well, otoh, he's clever so he could probably con predators and unwelcoming wild ducks alike.
This time the bit that made me giggle was Farmer Brown in disguise. Again, even a toddler is in on this joke and knows that this disguise is not an effective one.
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Well, it looks like it's highly unlikely that I'll have grandkids. But I do know a certain young family who wants my kids' books, to out they go.
"Born to be Wild" sings the duck, of course. Like he'd last two minutes out there. Well, otoh, he's clever so he could probably con predators and unwelcoming wild ducks alike.
This time the bit that made me giggle was Farmer Brown in disguise. Again, even a toddler is in on this joke and knows that this disguise is not an effective one.
December 9, 2018
Farmer Brown knows something is up when an article from his newspaper has been clipped out (by Duck, of course), and he keeps a close eye on his animals. Duck, in the meantime, who wants to win the first-prize trampoline at the State Fair's Talent Show, keeps a close eye on Farmer Brown, and on all the other animals, who are practicing their acts. Will the animals win the trampoline? Will Farmer Brown discover what they're up to...? Read and find out!
Much like its predecessors, from Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type to Duck for President , I found Dooby, Dooby Moo quite entertaining, chuckling at more than one point at the antics of the animal cast here, and at Farmer Brown's hapless attempts to keep up. The story is engaging, and the artwork appealing, emphasizing the humor throughout. Duck is, of course, my favorite character, and he really shines here! Recommended to fans of the Farmer Brown's Barnyard Animals series, as well as to anyone looking for children's stories featuring the state fair.
Much like its predecessors, from Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type to Duck for President , I found Dooby, Dooby Moo quite entertaining, chuckling at more than one point at the antics of the animal cast here, and at Farmer Brown's hapless attempts to keep up. The story is engaging, and the artwork appealing, emphasizing the humor throughout. Duck is, of course, my favorite character, and he really shines here! Recommended to fans of the Farmer Brown's Barnyard Animals series, as well as to anyone looking for children's stories featuring the state fair.
January 26, 2020
I pulled this book off the library shelf, in hopes of getting some barn animal skills up to par. When Farmer Brown realises that his animals are making many odd sounds at night, he gets quite curious. Duck has a plan, which includes getting a number of the animals entered in the talent show at the county fair. Farmer Brown tries his best to uncover what’s up, to no avail. He loads everyone up to go to the fair, hoping to find some fun for themselves, but the animals have a plan all their own. At the talent show, everyone does their best and the prizes up for grabs are worth putting in a great effort. We’ll see how everything plays out and whether Farmer Brown is any wiser!
I liked how the illustrations were presented throughout. The story was fun to read and easily understood. I would suggest it for early readers at all levels, as the words were pretty easy to grasp.
I liked how the illustrations were presented throughout. The story was fun to read and easily understood. I would suggest it for early readers at all levels, as the words were pretty easy to grasp.
June 28, 2011
I chose to listen to the recorded book “Dooby Dooby Moo” by Doreen Cronin and narrated by Randy Travis. The story is about a group of farm animals that decide to enter a talent contest at the county fair to win a trampoline.
Based on the criteria of the Odyssey Award, “Dooby Dooby Moo” has effective narration. Randy Travis, the narrator, does a great job convincing the listener with his tone and voice as he narrates. His voice quality is extremely clear and has a southern accent which is fitting for farm life. The sounds of "Fa, la, la, la, baaa" "whacka, whacka, quack" and the sound of snoring enhances the story. In the background, the listener can hear the duck chattering with duck sounds as the narrator speaks. Travis gives a dynamic performance in this recorded book. He pronounce all words correctly as well as providing great timing when he makes the sounds of the animals as they sing the songs.
The music is incorporated effectively in the story, especially when the animals sing their version of “Home on the Range” and the duck sings “Born to Be Wild” It is hilarious.
I had a wonderful experience listening to the recorded book. I actually was singing and laughing out loud listening to “Dooby Dooby, Moo.” Even though this is a children’s book, this recorded book will bring out the child in you. I prefer listening to the recorded book than reading it, because the narration, music, and sound effects enhances the book in a way that provides more of a connection with the book. It basically brings the book “alive.” This audio will stimulate the listener’s interest at any age and is deserving of the Odyssey Award.
Based on the criteria of the Odyssey Award, “Dooby Dooby Moo” has effective narration. Randy Travis, the narrator, does a great job convincing the listener with his tone and voice as he narrates. His voice quality is extremely clear and has a southern accent which is fitting for farm life. The sounds of "Fa, la, la, la, baaa" "whacka, whacka, quack" and the sound of snoring enhances the story. In the background, the listener can hear the duck chattering with duck sounds as the narrator speaks. Travis gives a dynamic performance in this recorded book. He pronounce all words correctly as well as providing great timing when he makes the sounds of the animals as they sing the songs.
The music is incorporated effectively in the story, especially when the animals sing their version of “Home on the Range” and the duck sings “Born to Be Wild” It is hilarious.
I had a wonderful experience listening to the recorded book. I actually was singing and laughing out loud listening to “Dooby Dooby, Moo.” Even though this is a children’s book, this recorded book will bring out the child in you. I prefer listening to the recorded book than reading it, because the narration, music, and sound effects enhances the book in a way that provides more of a connection with the book. It basically brings the book “alive.” This audio will stimulate the listener’s interest at any age and is deserving of the Odyssey Award.
July 18, 2011
It isn't often that a sequel to a popular children's book ("Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type") is as good as the first, if not better. However, "Dooby Dooby Moo" may just be the rare exception!
The animals on the farm have just learned that the local fair is hosting a talent show, and everyone is eager to take to the stage to perform. The grand prize this year is a brand new trampoline, and the cows, pigs, and sheep are all in on the action. Farmer Brown soon becomes suspicious of their antics when he hears "rehearsals" coming from the barn each night.
Super silly fun for adults and kids to read (and sing!) together.
The animals on the farm have just learned that the local fair is hosting a talent show, and everyone is eager to take to the stage to perform. The grand prize this year is a brand new trampoline, and the cows, pigs, and sheep are all in on the action. Farmer Brown soon becomes suspicious of their antics when he hears "rehearsals" coming from the barn each night.
Super silly fun for adults and kids to read (and sing!) together.
March 24, 2012
This is a book that it's impossible NOT to sing! "Dooby, dooby, moo ...".
The farm animals want to win a trampoline at the county fair. So behind the farmer's back the cows, sheep, pigs and duck enter the talent show. The animals receive mixed reviews so duck steps forward and struts his stuff with a rendition of "Born to be Wild".
Kids will love to join the the animal's version of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
You can laugh and have lots of fun with this book. Just make sure that you remember the tunes to Stranger in the Night, and Born to be Wild!
Read in Nursery Storytime 23/Mar/2012
The farm animals want to win a trampoline at the county fair. So behind the farmer's back the cows, sheep, pigs and duck enter the talent show. The animals receive mixed reviews so duck steps forward and struts his stuff with a rendition of "Born to be Wild".
Kids will love to join the the animal's version of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
You can laugh and have lots of fun with this book. Just make sure that you remember the tunes to Stranger in the Night, and Born to be Wild!
Read in Nursery Storytime 23/Mar/2012
September 17, 2009
Definitely a five star book when read by Diane Kukahiko!!
November 11, 2018
Who is this book for? The plot is perfectly nonsensical for my 3yo, but she can't read this. I don't know of any kid that actually knows the song "Home on the Range" and I know a shocking number of children as of late. Find me a toddler that understands interpretive dance or contractual terms and conditions. So clearly this is not for little kids to read, but it's too childish for the children that can actually read at this level and understand the jokes. There was a really great fake ad in the story that was full of jokes that are way beyond a child's comprehension - I literally watched my child's eyes glaze over. Trying to read this for bedtime was torturous for me and mind-numbing for her. She didn't even try to ask me to read it again, which is a first, so I gave the rating an extra star because that was an unexpected bonus.
I can't bring myself to throw away a once-read book, so I'm donating it to Goodwill tomorrow.
I can't bring myself to throw away a once-read book, so I'm donating it to Goodwill tomorrow.
August 26, 2023
A thoroughly engaging tale made better by the fact that it is county fair season when I am writing this review. Minor holes in the storytelling but those are made up for with novelty and depth of characters.
November 30, 2023
This farmyard adventure with an outing to the county fair is just too convoluted and silly for me.
April 13, 2022
I really liked click, clack, moo and thought this book would have a same interesting and creative message attached. Unfortunately it really did. I can see why kids like it but it didn’t do too much for me
April 24, 2009
Author: Doreen Cronin
Genre: Fictional picture book
Publication Info: Atheneum (2006)
Reading Level: Early-Transitional; Ages 4-8
Topic/Theme: Agriculture/ Music and singing
Issues Addressed: This book offers a challenge to stereotypical view of a farm. Although, the farmer wears his straw hat with hay sticking out of his mouth, the animals are spontaneous and fun.
Classroom Uses: Read Aloud (could incorporate musical instruments), Readers Theatre
Summary: The animals on the farm find out about a talent show. Farmer Brown does not suspect a thing whenever they are practicing in the middle of the night. The cows practice Twinkle Little Star (in moo of course), while the sheep and duck practice as well. They end up going to the talent show and the judges are amazed. Duck ends up winning the prize (trampoline) by singing Born to be Wild (in quack of course).
Text and image: The images are masterfully drawn in watercolor. The pictures are beautiful and offer a comical attribute to the text.
Literary Devices: personification (animals on farm), onomatopoeia (boing, quack,moo)
Genre: Fictional picture book
Publication Info: Atheneum (2006)
Reading Level: Early-Transitional; Ages 4-8
Topic/Theme: Agriculture/ Music and singing
Issues Addressed: This book offers a challenge to stereotypical view of a farm. Although, the farmer wears his straw hat with hay sticking out of his mouth, the animals are spontaneous and fun.
Classroom Uses: Read Aloud (could incorporate musical instruments), Readers Theatre
Summary: The animals on the farm find out about a talent show. Farmer Brown does not suspect a thing whenever they are practicing in the middle of the night. The cows practice Twinkle Little Star (in moo of course), while the sheep and duck practice as well. They end up going to the talent show and the judges are amazed. Duck ends up winning the prize (trampoline) by singing Born to be Wild (in quack of course).
Text and image: The images are masterfully drawn in watercolor. The pictures are beautiful and offer a comical attribute to the text.
Literary Devices: personification (animals on farm), onomatopoeia (boing, quack,moo)
April 10, 2012
Famer Brown keeps a very close eye on his animals. Every night he listens as the cows, sheep, pigs, and the mischievous Duck snore. Duck finds an ad for a talent show at the county fair. First prize is a trampoline, only slightly used. So he gets all the animals to rehearse right under Farmer Brown’s nose. At the talent show, the cows and sheep sing, the pigs sleep through their interpretive dance, and Duck wows the crowd with his rendition of “Born to Be Wild.” That night when Farmer Brown listens to the animals in the barn he hears them snoring, “Dooby dooby BOING!”
The illustrations are done in Lewin’s signature style, with loose black brush strokes and washes of watercolors. At times the plot is pushed forward by the illustrations alone, so you may want to ask kids questions as you go along to be sure they understand the major plot points.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
The illustrations are done in Lewin’s signature style, with loose black brush strokes and washes of watercolors. At times the plot is pushed forward by the illustrations alone, so you may want to ask kids questions as you go along to be sure they understand the major plot points.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
March 12, 2013
This fourth book in the series--Click Clack Moo, Giggle Giggle Quack, and Duck for President--Dooby Dooby Moo is just as good as the previous picture books. The author and the illustrator are perfect together. Each book has been funny, not only the words but the expressions on the animals' faces. Again, the animals make their own choices for what they want to do, not the farmer. These books are perfect read-alouds all the way up to middle school.
July 21, 2008
My favorite part of this story is the Duck's performance of "Born to be Wild" at the county fair! Such a funny story.
July 5, 2016
July 2016 - Ben's new favorite, both the book and listening to the audio version in the car (we probably listened to it 10-15 times in the four hours of our road trip that Ben was awake). He especially loves the "dooby dooby BOING" and "fa la la la BOING" at the end.
February 4, 2014
Parents need to know that there's nothing offensive about this rollicking picture book.
This is from commonsensemedia.org
Booklist (August 2006 (Vol. 102, No. 22))
cpg1252 PreS-Gr. 3. When Duck reads about an upcoming talent show at the county fair ("1st prize: A TRAMPOLINE"), he organizes the animals on Farmer Brown's farm into nightly rehearsals. On Saturday evening, suspecting that the animals are up to something and reluctant to leave them alone for long, the farmer loads them all into the back of his pickup. They sneak off to the contest and wow the judges with stellar performances such as Duck's "QUACK, QUACK, QUACK, QUUAAAAAACKK" ("Born to Be Wild"). The clever, deadpan story is fun, but the droll illustrations, strong strokes of black lines washed with watercolors, ratchet the comedy up a notch or two. Like the other books in the series that began with the Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type0 (2000), this amusing picture book makes a terrific read-aloud choice. Parents and teachers will find it well suited to sing-along storytimes.
Horn Book (Spring 2007)
Farmer Brown's animals, led by Duck, sneak around Farmer Brown to enter the talent show at the county fair in hopes of winning first prize, a trampoline. The predictable story is enhanced by Lewin's energetic, loose watercolor illustrations. Cronin's rhythmic text is well paced and full of funny small details.
Kirkus Reviews (July 15, 2006)
Those self-actualized animals down at Farmer Brown's return for a welcome new caper. Their leader, Duck-who reads the farmer's newspaper daily-notes that the upcoming county fair will feature a talent show. Bent on first prize (a "slightly used" trampoline), he directs the cows' rehearsals of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," the sheep on "Home on the Range" and the pigs' slumber-inducing interpretive dance. Since Farmer Brown can't trust this crafty herd, he loads them into the truck, parks and heads off for the fair's free barbecue. The animals-naturally-enter the contest and perform, with decidedly mixed results, and it's Duck who once more brings home the bacon. When Farmer Brown resumes snooping outside the barn that night, he hears "Dooby, dooby BOING! Fa la, la, la BOING! Whacka, whacka BOING." Yet again, Lewin's watercolors delightfully extend Cronin's text. Her gestural black brushstrokes enliven everything from a bristly welcome mat to the animals' clandestinely pleased expressions as their duped farmer crowds them into the fair-bound truck. (Duck, of course, rides shotgun.) Great fun. (Picture book. 3-7)
Library Media Connection (February 2007)
The cows, duck, and Farmer Brown of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (Simon & Schuster, 2000) fame are back again in a hilarious, new adventure. In the newest tale, the farm animals decide to enter a talent contest at the county fair in hope of winning first prize, a trampoline. The cows decide to sing, the sheep decide to sing, the pigs decide to do an interpretive dance, and duck directs. Once again, Farmer Brown hears strange noises coming from the barn each night as the farm animals practice their act and he knows the farm animals are up to something. But what? Like the earlier titles, this is a book that children and adults will enjoy giggling over together. The lively text and energetic watercolor illustrations are highly engaging and entertaining. For a rollicking and raucous barnyard story time, pair this read-aloud with Margie Palatini's Moo Who? (HarperCollins, 2004) or Elizabeth Winthrop's Dumpy La Rue (Henry Holt & Company, 2001), which was also illustrated by Betsy Lewin. Highly Recommended. Kristi Boyd, Library Media Specialist, White River Elementary School, Noblesville, Indiana
Publishers Weekly (June 19, 2006)
What do you get when a bunch of farm animals decide to enter a talent contest to win... a trampoline? Sounds like the latest joke at the watercooler, but it's just Cronin and Lewin (of Click, Clack, Moo fame) at it again, with an off-the-wall tale poised to deliver giggles galore. Here they reprise their bovine beauties crooning à la Sinatra. But they are not the only contestants of the barnyard persuasion: the pigs practice an interpretive dance and Duck belts out his rendition of "Born to Be Wild" in performances sure to amuse young and adult readers alike. While children will enjoy the pure silliness of singing animals alone, older readers will appreciate Cronin's tongue-in-cheek asides, such as the footnote about the trampoline being "slightly used," along with a legal disclaimer. Lewin's expansive brush strokes pay further tribute to this tall tale of animals that sing and dance behind closed barn doors. By story's end, the animals have returned to their regular routines, except for the extra "boing" in their song-whose source comes clear in Lewin's closing image of the animals enjoying the well-earned prize. Fans will hope for many more farmyard adventures from this dynamic duo. Ages 3-7. (Aug.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
School Library Journal (August 1, 2006)
K-Gr 3-When Duck discovers an ad in the paper announcing a talent show at the county fair (first prize, a slightly used trampoline), Farmer Brown's animals are unstoppable. The cows and sheep concentrate on their singing while the pigs work on interpretive dance. How the suspicious farmer could ever confuse all this noise with routine snoring is a bit of a stretch, but the hilarious late-night practice scenes inside the barn will help readers make the leap. At the talent show, the cows and sheep impress some of the judges, but lack of sleep has the pigs truly snoring when it is time to perform. Fortunately, Duck steps in to save the day with a winning version of "Born to Be Wild." After the talent show, Farmer Brown suspects nothing until he hears "boings" coming from the barn. Comical watercolor illustrations provide the punch lines to many jokes within the well-paced text. Some of the sophisticated humor will go over the heads of most children, especially the witty footnotes that pepper the story. However, like Click, Clack, Moo (2000) and Giggle, Giggle, Quack (2002, both S & S), this story makes a great read-aloud, and fans of the series will be ecstatic to see another episode of mischief in the barnyard.-Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
This is from commonsensemedia.org
Booklist (August 2006 (Vol. 102, No. 22))
cpg1252 PreS-Gr. 3. When Duck reads about an upcoming talent show at the county fair ("1st prize: A TRAMPOLINE"), he organizes the animals on Farmer Brown's farm into nightly rehearsals. On Saturday evening, suspecting that the animals are up to something and reluctant to leave them alone for long, the farmer loads them all into the back of his pickup. They sneak off to the contest and wow the judges with stellar performances such as Duck's "QUACK, QUACK, QUACK, QUUAAAAAACKK" ("Born to Be Wild"). The clever, deadpan story is fun, but the droll illustrations, strong strokes of black lines washed with watercolors, ratchet the comedy up a notch or two. Like the other books in the series that began with the Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type0 (2000), this amusing picture book makes a terrific read-aloud choice. Parents and teachers will find it well suited to sing-along storytimes.
Horn Book (Spring 2007)
Farmer Brown's animals, led by Duck, sneak around Farmer Brown to enter the talent show at the county fair in hopes of winning first prize, a trampoline. The predictable story is enhanced by Lewin's energetic, loose watercolor illustrations. Cronin's rhythmic text is well paced and full of funny small details.
Kirkus Reviews (July 15, 2006)
Those self-actualized animals down at Farmer Brown's return for a welcome new caper. Their leader, Duck-who reads the farmer's newspaper daily-notes that the upcoming county fair will feature a talent show. Bent on first prize (a "slightly used" trampoline), he directs the cows' rehearsals of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," the sheep on "Home on the Range" and the pigs' slumber-inducing interpretive dance. Since Farmer Brown can't trust this crafty herd, he loads them into the truck, parks and heads off for the fair's free barbecue. The animals-naturally-enter the contest and perform, with decidedly mixed results, and it's Duck who once more brings home the bacon. When Farmer Brown resumes snooping outside the barn that night, he hears "Dooby, dooby BOING! Fa la, la, la BOING! Whacka, whacka BOING." Yet again, Lewin's watercolors delightfully extend Cronin's text. Her gestural black brushstrokes enliven everything from a bristly welcome mat to the animals' clandestinely pleased expressions as their duped farmer crowds them into the fair-bound truck. (Duck, of course, rides shotgun.) Great fun. (Picture book. 3-7)
Library Media Connection (February 2007)
The cows, duck, and Farmer Brown of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (Simon & Schuster, 2000) fame are back again in a hilarious, new adventure. In the newest tale, the farm animals decide to enter a talent contest at the county fair in hope of winning first prize, a trampoline. The cows decide to sing, the sheep decide to sing, the pigs decide to do an interpretive dance, and duck directs. Once again, Farmer Brown hears strange noises coming from the barn each night as the farm animals practice their act and he knows the farm animals are up to something. But what? Like the earlier titles, this is a book that children and adults will enjoy giggling over together. The lively text and energetic watercolor illustrations are highly engaging and entertaining. For a rollicking and raucous barnyard story time, pair this read-aloud with Margie Palatini's Moo Who? (HarperCollins, 2004) or Elizabeth Winthrop's Dumpy La Rue (Henry Holt & Company, 2001), which was also illustrated by Betsy Lewin. Highly Recommended. Kristi Boyd, Library Media Specialist, White River Elementary School, Noblesville, Indiana
Publishers Weekly (June 19, 2006)
What do you get when a bunch of farm animals decide to enter a talent contest to win... a trampoline? Sounds like the latest joke at the watercooler, but it's just Cronin and Lewin (of Click, Clack, Moo fame) at it again, with an off-the-wall tale poised to deliver giggles galore. Here they reprise their bovine beauties crooning à la Sinatra. But they are not the only contestants of the barnyard persuasion: the pigs practice an interpretive dance and Duck belts out his rendition of "Born to Be Wild" in performances sure to amuse young and adult readers alike. While children will enjoy the pure silliness of singing animals alone, older readers will appreciate Cronin's tongue-in-cheek asides, such as the footnote about the trampoline being "slightly used," along with a legal disclaimer. Lewin's expansive brush strokes pay further tribute to this tall tale of animals that sing and dance behind closed barn doors. By story's end, the animals have returned to their regular routines, except for the extra "boing" in their song-whose source comes clear in Lewin's closing image of the animals enjoying the well-earned prize. Fans will hope for many more farmyard adventures from this dynamic duo. Ages 3-7. (Aug.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
School Library Journal (August 1, 2006)
K-Gr 3-When Duck discovers an ad in the paper announcing a talent show at the county fair (first prize, a slightly used trampoline), Farmer Brown's animals are unstoppable. The cows and sheep concentrate on their singing while the pigs work on interpretive dance. How the suspicious farmer could ever confuse all this noise with routine snoring is a bit of a stretch, but the hilarious late-night practice scenes inside the barn will help readers make the leap. At the talent show, the cows and sheep impress some of the judges, but lack of sleep has the pigs truly snoring when it is time to perform. Fortunately, Duck steps in to save the day with a winning version of "Born to Be Wild." After the talent show, Farmer Brown suspects nothing until he hears "boings" coming from the barn. Comical watercolor illustrations provide the punch lines to many jokes within the well-paced text. Some of the sophisticated humor will go over the heads of most children, especially the witty footnotes that pepper the story. However, like Click, Clack, Moo (2000) and Giggle, Giggle, Quack (2002, both S & S), this story makes a great read-aloud, and fans of the series will be ecstatic to see another episode of mischief in the barnyard.-Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 10, 2017
Dooby Dooby Moo is brought to you by the same author illustrator team that brought you NY Times bestseller Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type. Dooby, Dooby, Moo is singable, sayable, and will be a hit amongst the storytime crowd. (Just practice your voices aloud before reading it before a group.) I love this book as much as the first, and it will actually be a little easier to read aloud due to the portions I can sing. Cows, Pigs and a Duck who once again stir up a ruckus unbeknownst to Farmer Brown. It begins.... "Farmer Brown keeps a very close eye on his animals. Every night he listens outside the barn door......" Oh, please, just go to your neighborhood library or bookstore and get this to read to the little people in your life.
February 2, 2018
This is a fun picture book that will definitely appeal to fans of America’s Got Talent! Duck and his barnyard friends have decided to enter the talent contest at the fair. First prize is a trampoline! But Farmer Brown is sure that those animals are up to something and is keeping a very close eye on them. Young readers will have fun finding out how these animals will get their act together to win that awesome prize. This book is definitely a great read aloud, especially if you practice mooing or quacking their contest songs! The illustrations are hilarious!
June 6, 2018
When duck hears that first prize at the county fair talent show is a trampoline, he leads the other animals in a concerted effort to win it. The cows sing, the sheep sing, the pigs dance... can they win the day? Spoiler alert: they do.
This was a wonderful addition to a rock-and-roll themed storytime for the "Libraries Rock" 2018 Summer Reading Program. The kids loved singing the songs along with the animals. The parents loved all the humorous fine print. The story is long, but varied enough that it kept everyone's attention. A real winner! Would use again.
This was a wonderful addition to a rock-and-roll themed storytime for the "Libraries Rock" 2018 Summer Reading Program. The kids loved singing the songs along with the animals. The parents loved all the humorous fine print. The story is long, but varied enough that it kept everyone's attention. A real winner! Would use again.
February 3, 2020
I thought that this was a very cute children's picture book in that it brings the kid's imagination. In the book it shows how all of the farm animals start singing and practicing their talents at night so that the farmer doesn't see them. That make the children thing what could be going on outside of their own little world. There are also very few words and there are a lot of sounds in the book so it is a good book for beginner readers.
September 30, 2022
great book to have in a classroom library, as it is silly and fun but repetitive for students. Could also have it read as a lesson but the storyline is a little uneventful, allow students to possibly come up with their own addition to the story, or how they can make it be more interesting. Allow them to possibly infer more information about the farmer, as their is not much information given about them.
March 15, 2018
Haha, there's some quirky fun within these pages!
Ages: 2 - 5
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Ages: 2 - 5
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May 24, 2018
A recommended read aloud for ages 6-8 by the Minnesota State University. This is a fun read aloud if you are comfortable with singing and silly words. Duck and Farmer are at it again, this time it's the talent show. If you can work the silly words and songs it is a great read aloud book for 2nd grade and below.
November 26, 2018
This book is about a bunch of farm animals all rehearsing their acts for a talent show and their funny farmer.
I love this book!! this book is so cute. I thought all the farm animals were cute and the installations are fun.
I would use this book for a farm lesson, I could use it for animals, farm and even how the children have special talents.
I love this book!! this book is so cute. I thought all the farm animals were cute and the installations are fun.
I would use this book for a farm lesson, I could use it for animals, farm and even how the children have special talents.
December 3, 2018
Genre: Fantasy
Grade Level: K-2
The cows are back! This time they are singing and not typing. The mischievous farm animals led by Duck this time have a sneaky plan to get something they all want. Farmer Brown suspects something but never really finds out. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed Click Clack Moo.
Grade Level: K-2
The cows are back! This time they are singing and not typing. The mischievous farm animals led by Duck this time have a sneaky plan to get something they all want. Farmer Brown suspects something but never really finds out. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed Click Clack Moo.
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