Misery Moo [Hardcover]

Jeanne Willis (Author), Tony Ross (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

"What's up with you, Misery Moo?"

Introducing the funniest and gloomiest literary character since Eeyore

Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross have created a wonderful story for young readers about the importance of friendship and being a friend, even when it seems impossible! Misery Moo is constantly looking at the downside of things, while her friend Lamby Poo goes through life wearing rose-colored glasses, and trying to get Moo to see things the way he does. However, Misery Moo's pessimism soon gets the best of Lamby Poo, and it is up to this miserable old cow to make her friend happy again.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–Misery Moo has a dour disposition. A little lamb tries valiantly to raise the cow's spirits by throwing her a birthday party and reminding her that "Winter means Christmas," without success: "The lights were too bright....Santa Claus was too jolly." Finally, the lamb gives up and leaves the cow to her negativity. But Misery Moo finds that she misses the cheerful creature and goes searching for him. She finds the lamb in a sad state because he is incapable of making her happy. He tells her that her feelings affect his because he cares about her. The bovine is "so pleased to have a friend" that she flashes Lamby Poo her best smile, and he is thrilled that Moo has finally shaken her blues. The droll cartoon watercolors in bright hues express the duo's relationship, and readers will relate to these engaging characters. A sweet story about the power of friendship.– Rachel G. Payne, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

From the Inside Flap

Another winning story from this award-winning writer/illustrator team.

There was once a cow who was always miserable, and a lamb who was always trying to cheer her up. But she was impossible to cheer up! The poor lamb burst into tears and wallowed in misery himself. Finally the cow started to miss him, and gave him the best birthday present ever -- a great big grin! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (April 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805076727
• ISBN-13: 978-0805076721
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,278,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Misery loves company, August 3, 2006

By 

columbiauni (lafayette, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Misery Moo (Hardcover)

Misery Moo is a cow who is always miserable. However, her friend, the lamb, always comes to cheer her up. That is, until they spend Christmas together and the lamb realizes that it's impossible to cheer that cow up. The lamb can't bear to see his friend so sad and no longer visits her. Finally, the cow misses her friend and goes searching for the lamb. It's a great story about friendship and how one's emotions can affect a friend. It's also a reminder not to be "a miserable old cow." This book is fun to read and even adults will have a great time appreciating the message and the humor.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite!, December 7, 2008

By 

K. Cross (Rohnert Park, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Misery Moo (Hardcover)

I am a nanny for a few young children and we get this book at the library every time we go. It is definitely my favorite! Misery Moo teaches kids to look on the bright side of things, no matter what is not going their way. The illustrations are great, and so is the story line. I highly recommend this book for all children between ages 3 and 8. I have also decided to get a copy of my own, so I don't have to keep renewing it at the library!

5.0 out of 5 stars great story, October 1, 2011

By 

M. Buonagura "poker player" (rocky point N.Y.) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Misery Moo (Hardcover)

I read this book to kindergardeners every year and they love it. Read it with passion and the kids will go bonkers for it.