11/28/10

Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type


Author- Doreen Cronin

Title- Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type

Illustrator- Betsy Lewin

Year- 2000

Genre- Caldecott

Format- Hardcover

Publisher- Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Reading Level- Assisted

Interest Level- Preschool

Topics- Animals, Humor, Farm


Summary- A funny story about a farmer who finds his cows are leaving him notes. Making silly requests for things such as heated blankets, the farmer refuses. The cows end up going on strike and getting more and more of the farm animals involved. A very humorous and twisted tale about a group of crazy typing farm animals that is sure to make any kid laugh.


Extension Activity- Have the kids make little cow costumes with hooves, ears and tails. Supplies needed- paper, paint and yarn.