I Knew Two Who Said Moo: A Counting and Rhyming Book [Paperback]

Judi Barrett (Author), Daniel Moreton (Illustrator)

Book Description

HERE IS ONE

BIG BOOK OF FUN.

BEFORE YOU'RE DONE

YOU'LL LAUGH A TON!

Award-winning author Judi Barrett and illustrator Daniel Moreton invite young readers to think of numbers, counting, and rhyming in a whole new way.

A Few Words From the Author:

I've always wanted to create a different kind of counting book. I love playing with words, rhyming them, making jokes with them, and playing with their sounds. I had such a good time writing I Knew Two Who Said Moo. I started with the sound of each number, and then thought of other words with similar sounds that I could use to create these nonsense rhymes that do make sense -- in a silly way!

Writing this book made me laugh. I hope it makes you laugh too!

Your friend,

JUDI BARRETT

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

"I found only one
weighing a ton
who had just begun
lying in the sun
on a toasted bun
having lots of fun
playing the accordion
and thinking he should run
before he's too well-done."
Just imagine the illustrations accompanying a wacky verse like that, multiply the whole concept by 10, and you begin to get a sense of Judi Barrett and Daniel Moreton's big, nutty counting-rhyming book. Each number, 1 through 10, is rhymed in the most delightfully nonsensical way, and accompanied by lively, colorful, wittily detailed illustrations. Each two-page spread is devoted to a number poem on one side and picture--of lions with umbrellas, bears operating heavy machinery, and lizards on strike--on the other. Lyrical it is not, but children will enjoy pounding out the final syllable of each line as they learn the joys of numbers and word sounds. Just try to stop young readers from coming up with their own silly rhymes--in fact, how about challenging them to a verse to rhyme with 17! Barrett's goofy sense of humor has been showcased in her many other children's books, including Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. (Ages 2 to 5) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-This action-packed counting book celebrates numbers from 1 to 10 through animal antics put forth in clever nonsense rhymes. Each number appears with an outlandish scenario built on words that rhyme with its name, thus introducing two concepts simultaneously. "I watched five arrive/And saw them dive/Off their hive/Onto the drive./They're all still alive/And I know they'll survive/And most certainly thrive." Numerals are presented prominently and integrated creatively within the oversized computer-generated illustrations along with the appropriate number of cows, mice, worms, lizards, etc. The large shaded figures of the animals are offset with varied backgrounds and enhanced with witty details. For example, 9 pigs line up in front of an ice-cream truck to buy slop pops for 99 cents on their way to a mud bath, which is open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The intriguing rhyme schemes and the colorful, fun-filled illustrations should inspire countless rereadings.
Starr LaTronica, Four County Library System, Vestal, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (December 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068985935X
• ISBN-13: 978-0689859359
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > Basic Concepts > Words
  • #68 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Literature > Poetry > General

More About the Author

Judi Barrett is the author of many well-loved books for children, including Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Pickles to Pittsburgh, Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing, and Things That Are Most in the World. She teaches art to kindergarten students at a school in her Brooklyn, New York, neighborhood. And she usually doesn't mind going to the dentist!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Silly Rhymes and beautiful illustrations!, December 19, 2000

By 

Gregory Frank (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Knew Two Who Said Moo: A Counting and Rhyming Book (Hardcover)

I got this book because my husband loves to go around the house and make rhymes like these: "Hey Hon is dinner done? Or should I run and get a bun oh you have one? hey, there's my son!" This can be a normal conversation in our household. So I knew that he would love to read this book to our 14 month old son. And he does. What's more the illustrations are beautiful. My son will sit and turn page after page till he gets to the end of the book, then he'll turn page after page backwards. This will keep him occupied for 15 minutes at a time. An added bonus: the pages are a heavy stock paper and so far they've survived without any tears. I give it four stars because I wish it was longer (it only goes up to the number 10)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wacky, Zany Fun, March 9, 2001

By 

Roz Levine - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Knew Two Who Said Moo: A Counting and Rhyming Book (Hardcover)

Judi Barrett and Daniel Moreton have collaborated on a marvelous book of counting, rhyming and matching that will mesmerize pre-schoolers with its humor and detail. Each silly, imaginative riddle, that rhymes with its page number, ("I noticed six, All holding picks, Trying to mix, A pile of bricks...") is illustrated with busy, vibrant artwork and youngsters will love to solve the easy riddles and find all the numbers and characters that correspond to the poem. Terrific for little ones just learning to count and rhyme, I Knew Two Who Said Moo is a winner kids won't be able to put down.

4.0 out of 5 stars Silly Rhymes and beautiful illustrations!, December 20, 2000

By 

Karen Hunley (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Knew Two Who Said Moo: A Counting and Rhyming Book (Hardcover)

I got this book because my husband loves to go around the house and make rhymes like these: "Hey Hon is dinner done? Or should I run and get a bun oh you have one? hey, there's my son!" This can be a normal conversation in our household. So I knew that he would love to read this book to our 14 month old son. And he does. What's more the illustrations are beautiful. My son will sit and turn page after page till he gets to the end of the book, then he'll turn page after page backwards. This will keep him occupied for 15 minutes at a time. An added bonus: the pages are a heavy stock paper and so far they've survived without ripping. I give it four stars because I wish it was longer (it only goes up to the number 10)