Farmer Brown’s cows are not fully satisfied with their sleeping conditions. They come across a typewriter and after brushing up on their typing skills, they make their dissatisfaction known in a letter to Farmer Brown. Their farmer declines their request. Naturally, the cows go on strike. Again, informing Farmer Brown using their typewriting abilities. “Sorry. We are closed. No milk today”.
This story is bursting with humour and outrageous fantasy which makes it a very entertaining read. The hilarity of the cows clicking and clacking on a typewriter and writing to Mr. Brown to inform him of their desire for electric blankets is pretty impressive, just as much for young readers as it is for older readers. The hilarity escalates when the hens join the cows and deprive Farmer Brown of any milk or eggs. The dispute between animals and farmer continues, with both parties sending typewritten letters and the duck as the messenger.
This disagreement that has become, Animals versus Farmer Brown, soon comes to a cease as a compromise is made. It seems all complaints have been resolved and all is well again on Farmer Brown’s farm, until the ducks get a hold of the typewriting machine! “We’d like a diving board”. Farmer Brown is again faced with bothersome requests. But will the ducks get what they want? The ending of the book is sure to send all readers into belly-aching frenzies of laughter.
Not only is this book uproariously funny, but it sends out good influences to its younger readers. Although the animals’ may come across a tad cantankerous in their requests, they put their requests out there in a civil and non-violent manner. Letters were politely written and exchanged between the animals and Farmer Brown and as a result, a compromise arose. This shows children that issues can be resolved in a calm and harmonious way.
There is repetition and onomatopoeia throughout the story that make it easy for very young listeners to join in. Whether it be the cows’ “Clickety, Clack, Moo” or the ducks’ “Clickety, Clack, Quack”, young children can effortlessly join in on the fun. I would recommend this book for those between the ages of three and six. Typewriters aren't used a lot these days, so showing pictures and talking about them before the story may be useful. Discussions could be based on more modern technology that is used today, such as a computer or laptop and their differences. Overall, readers of all ages are bound to have a giggle or five when they get their hands on this cheeky storybook.
This story is bursting with humour and outrageous fantasy which makes it a very entertaining read. The hilarity of the cows clicking and clacking on a typewriter and writing to Mr. Brown to inform him of their desire for electric blankets is pretty impressive, just as much for young readers as it is for older readers. The hilarity escalates when the hens join the cows and deprive Farmer Brown of any milk or eggs. The dispute between animals and farmer continues, with both parties sending typewritten letters and the duck as the messenger.
This disagreement that has become, Animals versus Farmer Brown, soon comes to a cease as a compromise is made. It seems all complaints have been resolved and all is well again on Farmer Brown’s farm, until the ducks get a hold of the typewriting machine! “We’d like a diving board”. Farmer Brown is again faced with bothersome requests. But will the ducks get what they want? The ending of the book is sure to send all readers into belly-aching frenzies of laughter.
Not only is this book uproariously funny, but it sends out good influences to its younger readers. Although the animals’ may come across a tad cantankerous in their requests, they put their requests out there in a civil and non-violent manner. Letters were politely written and exchanged between the animals and Farmer Brown and as a result, a compromise arose. This shows children that issues can be resolved in a calm and harmonious way.
There is repetition and onomatopoeia throughout the story that make it easy for very young listeners to join in. Whether it be the cows’ “Clickety, Clack, Moo” or the ducks’ “Clickety, Clack, Quack”, young children can effortlessly join in on the fun. I would recommend this book for those between the ages of three and six. Typewriters aren't used a lot these days, so showing pictures and talking about them before the story may be useful. Discussions could be based on more modern technology that is used today, such as a computer or laptop and their differences. Overall, readers of all ages are bound to have a giggle or five when they get their hands on this cheeky storybook.