Click, Clack, 123

Farmer Brown's Barnyard Tales

by Doreen Cronin, Doreen Cronin

Join Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin's hilarious farmyard animals as they help readers count from 1 to 10. From "1 farmer sleeping" to "10 fish ready to go," children are sure to enjoy counting like never before. Clever text and hilarious scenes have never made counting so much fun! This 6 x 6 board book is based on Click, Clack, Splish, Splash but has a refreshed concept-driven cover and is ideal for little hands.

Genres: Picture Books, Counting, Childrens, Animals, Fiction

24 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Doreen 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.

Reviews

[Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

SPOILERS: don't nap if you're roommates are barn yard animals

[Savanna Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fantasy book gets click clack 5 stars from me! We are introduced to so many fun characters on each page in this cumulative story. The numbers and rhyme scheme make it easy to follow for young readers to introduce them to the genre of fiction, and the resolution is a cause for laughter! Go make sure your pets don’t go fishing!

[SaraLaLa · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the writers of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type comes Click, Clack, 123. Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a sucker for numbers/counting (anything math related, really) and rhyme. Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin combine these two concepts expertly.

I will admit that I was a bit confused at the end the first time I read this story. At the end, when the farmer wakes up from his nap, he looks at an empty fish tank. It wasn't until my second reading that I noticed that he's napping beside a full fish tank. So, when the animals have "gone fishing," it's really to return the fish back to the lake. I felt a bit dim for not understanding what happened the first time. I'm just explaining it now because it'd be a good thing to point out to a child when you're reading it aloud to them.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trying to kick start your children's counting skills? The illustrations in this book help connect charters to counting. The setting of this book is on a farm, where the farm animals take the farmers' fish to go fishing! The plot of the book also allows for young readers to stay involved with the book. The style of this book gives many rhyming words to help your child read a little easier. Go boost your children's literacy and math skills all with one book!

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little board book is fun for the early or pre-reader. While the farmer is sleeping, his farm animals get up to adventures. The reader gets to count 1 - 10. Great illustrations.

[Lil Old Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book, cute illustrations. Teaches counting to ten and back down, but in a cute way.

[Pamela Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit I was already a fan of this duo (Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin) so I was expecting to love this one and they didn't disappoint. Pay attention to the illustrations though ....much of the story is told through them.

[Annie Payne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This playful book is a nod to the original--Click, Clack, Moo--just for younger readers. While it is fun and can be used to practice counting and sounds, if you aren't paying very good attention the ending won't make sense.

[Jasmine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book which teaches children about numbers and the animals found on the farm. This book has a strong rhyming theme throughout and is fairly easy for young children two years old and older to follow with adult guidance. Children can develop early reading and speaking skills when reading this book by themselves. This book can be used for both parents and teachers trying to enhance young children's counting skills. This book is also good for helping children identify different and new animals.

[Alicia Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this for baby storytime this week. The numbers and counting were extra fun with the animals, so we got a chance to use different animal sounds. Not something I’d read over and over, but that doesn’t deter from it being a good baby storytime choice!

For: readers looking for a counting book or something with lots of barnyard animals.

Red flags: trickery and sneakiness.

[Nielson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Simon, 2009.
Just like the ABC book, this is a delightful book! Not only does it help kids learn to count to ten, but they will enjoy the silly story of the farmer losing his goldfish as well! I love that the same themes and characters are used in these books for younger kids.

[Meagan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Despite the simple text, the illustrations in this book definitely tell a story. The problem is, however, that the story is unclear. Why are farm animals releasing fish from a tank? Board books should not require thought to understand them.

[MaryLibrarianOH · Rating 4 out of 5]

The farm animals are leaving on a special trip and of course leave the farmer a note behind.

[Sandybear76 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is the same book as Click, Clack, Splish, Splash but in board book form.

[Michelle Nero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the introduction to the "Click, Clack" characters! Fun counting and rhyming -- all that adds up to a funny surprise!

[K Morlando · Rating 5 out of 5]

we loved this book!

[Katelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny and fun to read.

[Dmills]

This book seems really fun and interesting for younger kids that are just starting to count.

[Nicolette Cerami · Rating 5 out of 5]

The cover of the book I have is little different but both are just as cute. I think this book is so cute for children not only because its an easy read for them but the animal pictures and bright colors really grab their attention. Along with the book being a rhyme that kind of sounds like the christmas carol "12 days of Christmas".

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

As others have said, you have to pay attention. So, a perfect use for the book, besides the concept of counting up to 10 and then back down to 1, would be to encourage discussion about what else we may overlook during our routines. Focus vs. multitasking and all that....

[Becky]

pre-natal book. I knew she'd be very literary, but she'll have great number sense, too. ;)