Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

by Sandra Boynton

A New York Times bestseller! Beloved author Sandra Boynton—and a very exuberant chicken!—have an important message to share in this inspiring and highly giftable all-ages picture book for every life milestone.
 
Whether you are learning to skate, baking a cake, or even making a mistake, this hilarious and heartfelt rhyming book reminds us that trying our best is reason to celebrate. From children trying to master new skills to adults who had a hard week at work, we all get overwhelmed sometimes and need reassurance. And who better to offer it than a chicken “WOO HOO! YOU’RE DOING GREAT!” 

The ideal gift to cheer on kids and adults through life’s milestones—both big and small—including moving up ceremonies and graduations, birthdays, testing out a hobby, starting out somewhere new, and so much more.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Storytime, Humor, Inspirational, Self Esteem

40 pages, Hardcover

First published April 4, 2023

About the author

Sandra Keith Boynton is an American humorist, songwriter, director, music producer, children's author, and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated over eighty-five books for children and seven general audience books, as well as over four thousand greeting cards, and seven music albums. She has also designed calendars, wallpaper, bedding, stationery, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and plush toys for various companies.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

My amazing sister brought us a copy of this book yesterday, and gave a dramatic reading, because she knew that my kids had been having a tough time. This is a wonderful book for those who need to remember to cheer themselves on, for people who are doing hard things: learning new skills, going to school, living life. Everyone deserves to have someone tell them they're doing great, but also, don't forget to tell yourself that, too!

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everybody needs an enthusiastic chicken in their life to cheer them on! This book would be great for a child who is feeling a bit stressed in the world but also for you! An adult needs to be cheered on too! ❤️❤️❤️
100% recommend this book to anyone!

[Jenn Mattson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book SO MUCH! It may be my favorite Sandra Boynton (and that's saying a lot, because all of her books TOTALLY ROCK!). I preordered it, because the title was just so peppy and immediately read it to my students before the A.P. testing season (BLECH!) and to my favorite humans who were all struggling with various things. One of my students said, "I NEED an enthusiastic chicken in my life!" But I think we all need to listen to our inner "Woo Hoo! You're doing great mouse."

[Beth Bauman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful! Even made one of the kids tear up. Lovely message about being encouraging, and then when things do not go as you intended, instead of negative self-talk (I'm no good at this, I made a mistake!) to acknowledge that it is through mistakes that we learn. Aw.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone needs to read this one!

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is so frickin' cute.

I picked up Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great! because of the hollering chicken on the cover.

Why a chicken? Why not?

This is a sweet, but simple message to everyone, young and old, that sometimes we need a reminder that we're doing great.

Because you are! I am! We all ARE!

I'm a big fan of the author and I love her illustrations.

HIGHLY recommend this to everyone, no matter your age!

[Rebecca Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a little more of an advanced concept than some of the Boynton I'm used to but I could see reading it to preschoolers and children who struggle with perfectionism and self confidence.

[Caydin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Mrs. Mathias for the book!

[Therese Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr Parker and Cousin Cam were thrilled by the antics of the exuberant cheerleading chicken of Woo Hoo!You’re Doing Great! We all need that chicken, parent, friend, teacher, coach, (or Grandma-me!) in our lives.

Sandra Boynton nails it, kid-level, as always. Especially because she gently reminds the young reader you need to be your own best advocate, champion, and supporter.

Thanks to Parker’s Fairy Bookmother Pat Foltz for a copy of the inestimable Sandra Boynton’s latest work!

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[Angee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woo Hoo for this book! All the stars for Sandra Boynton.

[alisonwonderland (Alison) · Rating 5 out of 5]

An effective daily affirmation in the form of a delightful picture book!

Summer Reading 2023 22/33

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Surely what you need in your life is an overenthusiastic random chicken cheering you on." (back cover)

I adore Sandra Boynton's books and was very excited to discover a new one. The encouragement to give yourself a little pep talk is a nice touch and very appreciated after the silliness of the random chicken cheerleading.

[Ri · Rating 5 out of 5]

So simple but so sweet. I smiled the whole time reading this and appreciated the message that an encouragement (specially from an excited chicken!) can go a long way whether you're overwhelmed or trying something new. I also love that it talks about making mistakes and that's it's 100% okay to make them, and that trying our best is already a great reason to celebrate.

Thank you Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me a copy to review. All opinions my own!

[Lisa Yee Swope · Rating 5 out of 5]

My best friend and her college roommate celebrate a personal holiday called Woo Hoo Day. Sometimes you just need the extra bump of encouragement that comes from a chicken yelling "Woo Hoo!" in your general direction about something you were doing that you thought was just OK, but they wanted to make sure you knew it was seen and appreciated.

[Andréa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure where this fits at a public library... It's message seems best for / most needed by older kids and adults, but at the same time, it's still a picture book by Boynton... 🤷🏻‍♀️ My library has it as a JP (picture book), but I'm not sure I'd ever use it for a young kids storytime.

[Patricia Hulo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: WOO HOO! You’re Doing Great!
Author: Sandra Boynton
Genre: Informational Text

WOO HOO! This book was great! In this informational and encouraging text the author follows animals that are discouraged and down until it reveals what they need is a little encouragement. As the story goes on the main encourager makes a mistake but is assured mistakes happen and gives him a break. The final reminder is to encourage yourself. One of the major themes is while approval and encouragement coming from others is important it is most important to believe and encourage yourself. This is seen at the end of the book when the author writes “But I think perhaps the best WOO HOO… is the one you say each day to you.” As my children and I read this book we focused on the topics of staying enthusiastic, encouraged, and positive. And the importance of as the bible calls it “encouraging oneself in the Lord.” Even if you don’t have anyone there to cheer for you and things don’t seem to be going right, you're able to encourage yourself. This is a WOW book for me because of the writing craft and the inspirational message. All around the book was very enjoyable to read.
In this book the author used rhyming as well as capital letters, bold fonts, different size fonts, and colored fonts to emphasize phrases the storyline. The author also used imagery to give the sense of being down at the beginning of the book as well as anaphora to help emphasize this. I would consider this book to be an anti-bias book because of the non-stereotypical characters due to the fact the author used animals and the positive portrayal of self-encouragement.

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! I do need an enthusiastic chicken cheering for me. This book is just beautiful, I love the concept and the illustrations. Chicken holding a fork while they cheer on Dog who made a cake was hilarious. And I loved Mouse at the end as well. I think I'll buy my own copy.

[Terri Jeker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone should read this book!!!!!

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love that my favorite author when I was a toddler is still prolific!

[Book Buying With Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last review of the day and I wanna buy it for everyone I know omg

[Lesley · Rating 4 out of 5]

You're doing great! Lovely message for all ages.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun book with a great positive message!

[Vika Reads Occasionally · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think that everyone needs a motivational chicken in their corner

[Aneesa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is exactly what we needed after leaving the freezer open all night.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is my favourite book I’ve read my daughter thus far. Cute, funny and, of course, a great moral to the story.

[Sydnie Nix · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was cute. It talked about cheering and motivating others and also being kind to yourself and cheering yourself on.

[Relyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man! This book, this chicken, is my teaching personality on paper. I LOVED it!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enthusiastic chicken wants to let you know you're doing great.

[Ella Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

doing 1KBBK with Ada, this is #22! only going to log my favorites, this one is cute

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

An important read for all ages!