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The Cow Said BOO!

By Lana Button
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The Cow Said BOO! by Lana Button is a delightful children's book where a cow, suffering from a cold, ends up scaring the farm animals with her unexpected sneezes. Set on a lively farm, this humorous tale captures the chaos and amusement that unfold as the cow's loud "boo" surprises everyone. With a focus on fun and friendship, it's a charming read for young children.
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This delightful children's book is perfect for young readers who enjoy playful, rhyming stories full of surprising twists and engaging illustrations. It may appeal to those who love farm animals, laughter and the joy of discovering new sounds and the fun in a silly scenario.

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The Parents MagazineParentsApproved selection now inboard book format! A silly and accidentally spooky read-aloud about a cow whois mistaken for a ghost, told in rhyming verse with a refrain perfect forchiming in

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Parents Magazine Parents Approved! A stuffed-upcow, a rogue bedsheet, and a chant-able silly refrain. A quintessentialread-aloud for a lively story time, now available in board book format.

Poor cow woke up with such a bad cold that every "moo" comesout as "boo!" When she stumbles into a sheet hanging from the clothesline, herbarnyard friends mistake her for a spooky ghost and run away. But the cow isable to bravely turn this misunderstanding to her advantage when a truly scaryintruder arrives at the farm...

In The Cow Said BOO!, author Lana Buttondelivers a silly read-aloud for a not-so-spooky Halloween, or any time of year.Written in playful rhyme that will shine at an interactive story time, the textincludes a repeated refrain that will have listeners chiming in with many anexuberant, "The cow said, BOO!" Watercolor illustrations by Alice Carter catchboth the eye and the heart with their humor and energy. Closing scenes of theanimal friends nursing the cow back to health bring a tender lull to theriotous story time-until a final twist dissolves the peace in giggles onceagain.

Don't miss the closing spread with illustrated hand- (andpaw!) washing instructions for chasing away colds.

"Button's rhyming text hits at just the right pace,encouraging participation from little readers. Kids will love being in on thejoke that the cow isn't really a ghost...An infectious seasonal read-aloud."-KirkusReviews

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The Cow Said BOO!, authored by Lana Button, has been widely praised for its rhyming text and engaging narrative that encourage active participation from young readers. Reviews highlight its suitability as a read-aloud book, with its humorous and light-hearted story about a cow whose "moo" becomes a "boo" due to a cold, woven with themes of kindness and friendship. The vibrant illustrations and not-so-spooky Halloween flair make it an enjoyable choice for seasonal storytelling, and it includes a subtle message on hygiene, adding educational value.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772782660

Publisher: Pajama Press

Format: Board book

Date Published: 31 October 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Pajama Press

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alice Carter

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 26

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lana Button

About the Author

Lana Button is a children’s author, educator, and entertainer who is passionate about supporting and encouraging children through entertainment. Lana began writing following a career in television and theatre. Her books, including Willow Finds a Way, have been shortlisted for the Blue Spruce Award, The Shining Willow Award, the IODE Jean Throop Award, the Rainforest of Reading Award, and more. Lana lives in Burlington, Ontario.  Alice Carter is an artist, illustrator, and storyteller with a passion for sharing her whimsical imagination. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design who now works with clients from all over the world, Alice is inspired by people watching, music, and every animal she comes across. Her first two picture books are Angus All Aglow and Our New Kittens. Alice lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

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