Two Cool Cows [Paperback]

Toby Speed (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

What Millie and Maud, two cool cows from the Huckabuck farm, decide to do some late-night jumping to the far side of the moon, the Huckabuck kids chase after, wondering if they'll ever see their new black button-back boots again!.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Those wanting to know why the cow jumped over the moon will find some tweakingly twisted answers in this nonsensical story. "Two cool, too cool" cows from the Huckabuck farm are looking for fresh grass, and they jump to the moon to find it. The moon is cool, too-with cows aplenty beating bongo drums and doing the bunny hop. But the two cool cows are wearing new "black button-back boots" belonging to the four Huckabuck kids, who call them home for milking time. The kids are pleased: Kate plays the fiddle, little Doug laughs and Daisy runs off with Spoon. Speed (Hattie Baked a Wedding Cake) gleefully and rhythmically subverts the nursery classic. And Root (Those Bottles!; Wan Hu Is in the Stars, reviewed below) plays along zestily, coloring the Huckabuck farm with quiet, pastel tints and the moon with rich, jazzy tones-some of which "return" with the cows. A rewarding romp. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3?Speed offers a lively twist on a familiar nursery rhyme. Seeking greener pastures and bovine camaraderie, two cows from the Huckabuck Farm don the four Huckabuck kids' new black boots and leap to the moon. At its best, the text sways and swings with the excitement of the animals' summer-night frolics. Unfortunately, the rhythm flags at points and sinks to the ordinary. The double-page paintings, however, never let readers down. The cool cows with their sunglasses and button-back boots jump and prance, run and dance, and never lose an ounce of energy. Practice reading this aloud to maximize the rhythm, and you'll be able to give young listeners a whole new perspective on the expeditions of cows that jump over (or to) the moon.?Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, MN
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (November 10, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0698115996
• ISBN-13: 978-0698115996
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #929,984 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this book., May 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Two Cool Cows (Hardcover)

We discovered this book after my nephew enjoyed it so much. I searched high and low for a copy, and after finding it began to read it to my now 20 month old son. He loves looking at the pictures, especially of the cow playing the piano on the far side of the moon. He also began looking for Millie and Maude in the midst of cow festivities. I love to read the story aloud - the cadence and rhythm are engrossing. It has become a favorite gift for friends with young children.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's very good, and it's very funny., October 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Two Cool Cows (Paperback)

I am five years old, and my name is Elly. My kindergarden teacher read this book to us at school. I love it. I wanted to bring it home. It's very good, and it's very funny. There is a funny picture with all the cows dancing on the moon. They're wearing people clothes.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great art, lovely rhyme, January 23, 2001

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This review is from: Two Cool Cows (Hardcover)

Complimented by fabulous illustrations that fill every spot on the page with bold colors, the sing-song rhythms of this book makes for a great good night story. It is silly, and funny, and my two boys enjoyed it almost as much as me! I really like the bugity bog, and the names of the children. Over 100 children's books have passed through our possession over the past 9 years, and this is one that will not get passed along. I have a spot for it on my own bookshelf when we are done reading it together. Be sure to practice reading it a few times to yourself so you can read it well out loud.