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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (Hardcover) (精装)
by Doreen Cronin
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Animals, Story, Ages 4-8, Children's book |
| Market price: ¥ 178.00
MSL price:
¥ 158.00
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MSL rating:
 Good for Gifts |
| MSL Pointer Review:
This funny story could help parents to teach their kids about give and take, being cooperative and learn to work out things peacefully. |
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K. Sokol (MSL quote), Gilbert, AZ
<2006-12-29 00:00>
Farmer Brown's troubles begin when he finds out that his cows not only have a typewriter, but also can type! When their simple demands are not met, they form a union with the hens and go on strike. As both Farmer Brown and his animals refuse to budge an inch, a duck shows up and offers an easy solution of compromise to both sides. The cows will give the typewriter back via the duck and the farmer will give his animals electric blankets.
Everyone is happy and Farmer Brown thinks everything is back to normal. The threat of chaos returns when the sneaky duck does not return the typewriter and instead sends him a letter on behalf of the ducks on the farm...
You will have to read Giggle Giggle Quack, to find out what happens next!
A funny book from pre-school to adults with large illustrations, large type and a story that flows well for even those little ones with a short attention span.
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E. R. Bird (MSL quote), Manhattan, NY
<2006-12-29 00:00>
Understatement is not lost on children. Neither is subtlety (though you probably wouldn't know it when a 2-year old has decided to tell you "the funniest knock joke ever"). The creation of an effective picture book for small children has a variety of different tacks it can take, subtle being the most difficult. But Click, Clack, Moo, is beyond sublime, and it gets away with it too. In it, author Doreen Cronin and illustrator Betsy Lewin have penned a delightful story about some dexterous cows with simple demands. In this tale, Farmer Brown's cows have gotten hold of a typewriter. Now equipped with the means with which they can express themselves, the cows demand electric blankets forthwith. Farmer Brown demurs (by throwing a small fit) so the cows join up with the chickens in demanding blankets for the chickens as well. In the end, a solution is reached and all parties are satisfied with the outcome.
There is a single moment in this book that was, to me, the height of sophistication. After hearing the cows’ demands, Farmer Brown types up a letter of refusal. We next see a two-page spread of the long road to the barn. A white duck, oversized letter in beak and a left foot poised in the air, walks alone. The text reads, "Duck was a neutral party, so he brought the ultimatum to the cows". I love using the term neutral party in a picture book. I love that extravagant and elaborate word "ultimatum" bandied about a barnyard tale. Every child’s book should be so lucky as to have a moment such as this.
Honestly, though I enjoyed the pictures I was not overwhelmed by them. Betsy Levin's style is a simple watercolor utilizing thick black lines and wide open-eyed expressions. That's all well and good, but in some ways I wanted to see something a little more interesting. But that's just me. This book is a fun romp into "what if" territory. Read aloud well, it could capture many a youngsters’ attention again and again and again.
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Sandi Jones (MSL quote), Cincinnati, Ohio USA
<2006-12-29 00:00>
This book is an absolute scream! Children will love the preposterous situations of this book, and I can't imagine a parent not enjoying it as well. We got this one last Christmas, and it has been read time and time again. If you want a book that you will get high mileage out of, this could be the one. If you don't like appreciate books that beg for a command performance, beware of this book, as you will most assuredly be asked to read this one again! |
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Mark Baker (MSL quote), CA United States
<2006-12-29 00:00>
The cows on Farmer Brown's farm have discovered a typewriter. Soon, they're leaving notes for him demanding blankets to keep warm. But when he refuses to give in, they go on strike. Can a solution be found to return the cows to work?
This book is loads of fun. Read with the right seriousness, even adults will burst out laughing. Young kids will love the silly story line and wonderful illustrations.
This is a fun book that will become a bedtime favorite. Get it for your kids today. You'll both be glad you did.
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David A Lartigue (MSL quote), Urbana, IL United States
<2006-12-29 00:00>
Click Clack Moo is a book that dares to ask the question, "What if cows got hold of a typewriter?" The result is a chilling vision of a dystopia where cows rule through fear and intimidation. Only one man, Farmer Brown, finds the courage to challenge the cows' dominance. He allies with a group of ducks to help end the reign of terror - but has he truly found a solution, or does the conspiracy run even deeper than he suspected?
This book is ideal as a sort of introduction to the works of George Orwell. Upon completion of Click Clack Moo, a child is ready to explore the themes of the book in Orwell's Animal Farm and 1984... |
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