Dooby Dooby Moo

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Bibliography:

Cronin, Doreen. 2006. DOOBY DOOBY MOO. Ill. by Betsy Lewin. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers. ISBN: 9780689845079

Summary:

As usual, Farmer Brown walks past the barn and hears the assuring snores of his animals.  However, when he opens his newspaper the next morning a portion of it has been cut out.  The missing portion announces a talent show with a trampoline as first prize.  Farmer Brown is sure that his animals are up to something, but what he doesn’t know.  In this entertaining tale, Duck and his barnyard companions are all vying for first prize at the local county fair.  Will they be able to pull a fast one on Farmer Brown and win the prized trampoline or will they be caught in the act?  Read along with the amazing duo of Cronin and Lewin that created this sequel to Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type to find out.

Critical Analysis:

Cronin and Lewin provide an entertaining tale for all ages in Dooby Dooby Moo.  The characters and setting are timeless.  Along with an enjoyable that moves fluidly in a sequential manner.  Thus, making this story easy for young children to comprehend and recall.

Lewin’s illustrations are vivid in color and contrast.  The prose is complemented with illustrations that are clearly depicted.  These pictures lend clues which are benefitting for kids’ understanding as they read along.  Cronin and Lewin add to the detail not only in pictures, but also in the entertaining footnotes added to the bottom of the pages.  Finally, the author’s use of bolded onomatopoeia adds to the entertainment and sustainability of the story.

Review Excerpts:

“Fans will hope for many more farmyard adventures from this dynamic duo.”

 –Publishers Weekly

“Great fun.” –Kirkus Review

“This book is sure to become a firm favorite with young children and their families.” –Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Reviews

Connections:

- Read more books by the duo Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin:

          Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

          Giggle, Giggle, Quack

Thump, Quack, Moo

          Click, Clack, Splish, Splash

          Duck for President

-Write poetry and narrative stories using the author’s craft of onomatopoeia

-Create a reader’s theater and perform a rendition of this story