Moo! by David LaRochelle is my new favorite picture book. More importantly, it's a crowd pleaser in my room. Without giving away too many details, because you really must experience the book for yourself, the plot is told so cleverly with one single word: Moo. Who knew one could tell a whole story by repeatedly using the same word? The author pulls it off though. With the help of picture clues, inferencing, and punctuation, the word Moo tells such a clever, engaging, and funny story. And I love that any of my readers can read it, and they do....repeatedly and loudly. In fact, this is the kind of book that readers will read with the kind of enthusiasm that is just a bit distracting, which is a great problem to have. It just begs to be read with a fluent, expressive storyteller's voice. Go check it out. Even better, buy yourself a copy. You'll be glad you did.
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You made my day, Tammy, with such a wonderful review of our book! The illustrator Mike Wohnoutka and I are tickled pink that MOO! is a hit with your first graders!
ReplyDeleteDavid, I don't know how you found my post, but I'm thrilled that you did and that you left a message. Thank you for writing such an engaging and irresistible book!
DeleteNow you've piqued the curiosity of this dairy farmer's daughter, dear Tammy. I will put this on m list!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year,
Barbara
Barbara, I know you will enjoy it. It also provides a perfect opportunity to talk about character.
DeleteI can't wait to read it (and to read it to my kiddos)--thank you for the suggestion! :)
ReplyDeleteMiss Trayers, you're very welcome. I know they'll love it too.
DeleteSounds like a book I need to look into for my students! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLori, I think you should!
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