
The fun lies in seeing how each one turns a rote sequence into an engaging work of art. Instead, the unwieldiness of the form makes it an ideal way for artists to flaunt their originality. Most alphabet books are not actually so concerned with teaching the alphabet. It's seriously difficult to make a compelling alphabet book, yet every year there are more. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.Teachers and parents are well supplied with books that teach the alphabet effectively, yet on my desk are three new examples of the form: two by best-selling picture book authors and one by a newcomer. Betsy Lewin is the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type and its sequels, including Click, Clack, Quack to School! Click, Clack, Ho, Ho, Ho Click, Clack, Peep Click, Clack, Boo! Giggle, Giggle, Quack Duck for President Dooby Dooby Moo and Thump, Quack, Moo in addition to a number of other picture books, including So, What's It Like to Be a Cat? and Where Is Tippy Toes?. About the Author: Doreen Cronin is the author of many bestselling and New York Times bestselling picture books, including Click, Clack, Quack to School! Click, Clack, Surprise! Click, Clack, Ho, Ho, Ho Click, Clack, Peep Click, Clack, Boo! Dooby Dooby Moo Thump, Quack, Moo: A Whacky Adventure Bounce Wiggle Duck for President Giggle, Giggle, Quack Bloom and the Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type as well as The Chicken Squad series and Cyclone. Come join the fun as a bunch of literate cows turn Farmer Brown's farm upside down.

Farmer Brownīut Farmer Brown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes.ĭoreen Cronin's understated text and Betsy Lewin's expressive illustrations make the most of this hilarious situation. The quirky, hilarious farmyard tale that started it all from New York Times bestselling duo of Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin! Now the inspiration for a new Christmas special, CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Christmas on the Farm.
