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Moo, Moo Brown Cow! Have You Any Milk? Hardcover – June 28, 2011
"Yes, sir, yes, sir," smooth as silk.
Does milk make me sleepy before I go to bed?
"Yes, sir, yes, sir," the brown cow said.
There's something about this well-known and well-loved nursery rhyme! Clever new verses not found in the original offer charming new critters and gently teach young readers a little something along the way. In verses that mimic the original Baa Baa Black Sheep cadence, a plucky young boy asks each of the farm friends he encounters about the gifts they give us, all in preparation for a bedtime snack and a dream-filled sleep. And as the sun begins to set and the animals prepare to "dream the whole night through of flowers to sip, grass to chew," the little boy asks the animals one last question.
Whether read aloud or sung, this picture book can be a rollicking tale or a perfect lulling bedtime story.
Author Phillis Gershator and illustrator Giselle Potter weave together melodic rhyme and folksy illustrations to transport children to a place of discovery and cozy contentment in this delectable read-aloud.
- Reading age3 - 7 years
- Print length40 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 2
- Dimensions8.47 x 0.36 x 10.28 inches
- PublisherRandom House Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateJune 28, 2011
- ISBN-100375867449
- ISBN-13978-0375867446
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About the Author
GISELLE POTTER's folksy and distinctive illustrations have graced many children's books, among them, The Boy Who Loved Words by Roni Schotter; Wynken, Blynken, and Nod by Eugene Field; and Sugar Would Not Eat It by Emily Jenkins. Giselle lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and two daughters.
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- Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers (June 28, 2011)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0375867449
- ISBN-13 : 978-0375867446
- Reading age : 3 - 7 years
- Grade level : Preschool - 2
- Item Weight : 12.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.47 x 0.36 x 10.28 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,740,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4,560 in Children's Farm Animal Books (Books)
- #9,544 in Children’s Books on Sleep
- #62,108 in Children's Activity Books (Books)
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About the author
Phillis Gershator is a former children’s librarian and award winning author of over 40 books for children, including 17 Caribbean-themed folk tales and original stories—plus dozens of stories and poems in children’s magazines. Phillis lives in Brooklyn, NY, and the US Virgin Islands. Visit www.phillisgershator.net
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013Similar to another reviewer, we checked this out of the library but after several renewals I decided to buy it. I do get a little confused when to sing and when to read the lines and I don't think they always flow, but we manage. My 2 year old loves farm animals and loves the song Baa Baa Black Sheep so it's one of his favorites. It has also given us a chance to talk about where milk comes from, silk, eggs, honey, etc. I think he is still struggling to understand the page with the dream at the end but he will get there. For now, it creates a great learning opportunity with one of his favorite songs and it's a fun book to read at bedtime.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017We checked this book out from the library and if was an instant hit at our house. The illustrations are beautiful and I loved the storyline. I bought a used copy from this seller and I'm totally impressed. It's in perfect condition other than one tiny rip in a page that's at the bottom and hardly noticeable.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2011What starts out with the familiar refrain of Baa Baa Black Sheep takes a new turn when you turn to page two of this well written picture book. That's when the small boy asks the sheep "Does wool make a blanket for my bed?" "Yes sir, yes sir the black sheep said". We then get to meet a goose, red hen, bee, and cow and learn what sounds each animal makes and what each animal provides. It's a lot to pack in to what is really a very short story, but the author does it with such skill you don't realize just how much learning is going on. At the end we learn where each animal beds down, and finally we see our inquisitive young boy dreaming along with all his farm animal friends.
This book is a pleasure to read and while I feel the illustrations are perfect for appealing to the toddler/young preschool crowd, the young boy's expressionless face did not appeal to me at all and struck the only sour note in what was otherwise a perfect composition. Don't let that discourage you from choosing this book as a very charming introduction to farm animals, their functions and their sounds. A great bedtime read that is also appropriate for story time. Recommended.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2016My 18 month old is obsessed with this book. I've read it to him countless times! The illustrator is really fantastic!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018love the book
- Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016Excellent book--gift recipient pleased.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2011Taking a twist on the "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" nursery rhyme, a young boy asks the farm animals at his barn about the things that they do. From the black sheep to the brown cow, the author reveals what these animals actually do. Young children, ages 3-6 will enjoy this story about familiar farm animals.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015Adorable!