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Book! Book! Book!

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The poor farm animals are bored. The kids have all gone back to school and left them alone. The horse hung his head, the cow complained, the goat grumbled, the pig pouted, the duck dozed and the hen heaved a sigh and squawked "I'm bored! And I'm heading to town to find something to do!" So off they all went. Soon they got to town and found themselves in front of the library. It looked like a good place to visit since the people coming out all had smiles on their faces, so the horse went inside, approached the librarian and said neigh neigh. The librarian just stood there and looked puzzled. The horse hung his head and left. Next the cow (moo moo) tried, then the goat (baaah baaah) and pig (oink oink), with the same results. Finally the feisty hen went inside and spoke "Book, Book, Book!" with different results..... Deborah Bruss has written a funny, gentle story that will capture your little one's imaginations. Her simple text is beautifully complemented by Tiphanie Beeke's cheerful, humorous, childlike illustrations and youngsters will enjoy all the entertaining detail on each page. Perfect for preschoolers, Ms Bruss' debut picture book is a winner.

Deborah Bruss' Book! Book! Book! is a must-have for any home or school library. As an elementary school librarian, I find it a perfect way to introduce children to the joys of visiting the library. The simple storyline delights its readers as barnyard animals make their first trek to the library. Each animal, in its own language, asks the librarian for a book. First and second graders laugh when the hen gets what she wants. Then, still, another surprise comes on the last page. Tiphanie Beeke's illustrations draw the reader and the audience in. Bright, bold colors capture the interest of my students and make it an enjoyable book to share with a class. Book! Book! Book! is a favorite that my students ask me to read again and again.

I love this book, book, book! Sure it's a good joke (one that Debbie Bruss has creatively adapted for children), but it's also a delightful story about finding entertainment and pleasure in the pages of a book. Tiphanie Beekman's illustrations are warm and engaging, simple but not simplistic, sweet, with fun details (watch for the ladybug and the mouse). The language is pleasing and direct and offers opportunities for kid participation. Parents and children alike will reach for this smile-provoking book again and again - as will teachers and librarians - it's a beautiful tool for demonstrating what Book! Book! Book! readers already know: sharing a good story is FUN!

Author Deborah Bruss and illustrator Tiffani Beeke have created a world where rules are broken and expectations are turned upside down. The punchline on the last page is only one part of the joke. Who wouldn't laugh at barnyard animals in the library, a blue horse, and storytime led by a cow? The book offers different levels of participation-barnyard noises for the youngest readers, and, later, repetitive phrases. Other readers will enjoy tracking the location of a well-read amphibian in each bright scene. All will enjoy the plucky animals who give up complaining, grumbling, and pouting when they discover the treasures in the public library. Book! Book! Book! is a perfect preschool storytime read!

This book is an AWESOME book for children. I first heard someone read it in a preschool group and read with such expression that the children were giggling the whole time. Make sure you get loud and do the animal sounds when you read this book to your child! They'll love it. I plan to keep a copy of it on hand to read often.

"Down at the farm, all was well until...
"...the children went back to school and the animals had nothing to do."

And so, the animals decide to go to town to find something to do...and what they find is the library. Now, if they could only make themselves understood!

This is a nice and silly book. Illustrated in a primitive style, it makes a really good children's book, with cute characters and lots of silly goings-on. My little reader liked the book, and I think that yours will as well!

This is a really cute book, with a pro-reading message, built around one truly silly pun. (If you want to introduce the concept of making a pun to your kids, this is a great place to start...)

We love Tiffany Beeke's artwork, too -- if you like her in this book, it's definitely worth it to track down others she's done as well. (ReadThatAgain book reviews)

...but they liked it too. this is a nice story - great for promoting love of books which is always a good thing IMHO.

the illustrations are cute and inviting. Clever use of animal sounds in the story.

would definately recommend this book.

The book arrived in a timely manner and in very good condition. We are very happy and would order from this vendor again.