What Shall We Do with Boo Hoo (Paperback)

~ (Author) "What shall we do with the Boo-hoo Baby?..." (more)
Key Phrases: Boo-hoo Baby

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Duck, Cow, Cat and Dog may seem unlikely caregivers for a hysterical infant, but they have some reasonable ideas of how to mollify himAand they'll likely have readers hooting and howling all along the way. "Feed him," says the dog, after a ducky toy doesn't work, and they offer the baby everything from bananas to cat chow, accompanied by a chipper refrain of moos, quacks, meows and bow-wows. But despite these and several other earnest attempts, nothing seems to halt the stream of tears from the round-headed, single-tufted tyke. Belgian artist Godon's pastels heighten the comedy by giving the howling baby one entire side of each full-bleed spread, while the well-meaning quartet huddles on the other. Finally, Duck strikes pay dirt by putting Boo-Hoo Baby down for a nap, where he stays just long enough for the animals to collapse from exhaustion (in the last spread, they slumber as the wide-eyed infant peers through the bars of the crib). Cowell (Don't Do That, Kitty Kilroy!) and Godon (the Nelly and Caesar board books) strip the familiar genre to its bare bones, and it feels almost new again. Cowell's sense of economy and pacing move the story along at a fast clip, while Godon calls attention to the situation's vaudevillian qualities by framing the spreads on the same plane, as if they were scenes from a stage. Ages 2-6. (Oct.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreS-The Boo-hoo Baby will not stop crying in spite of the efforts of a cow, cat, dog, and duck. Each animal tries a new trick to placate baby but only duck succeeds. Cowell's text is simple, to the point, and, best of all, full of repetition and animal sounds that delight toddlers. Godon's uncomplicated illustrations of the sobbing child and bewildered animals are a perfect match. Destined to be a staple in preschool programs, this title is a joy to read aloud and the large, uncluttered pictures work equally well for a large group as for one-on-one sharing.-Ann Cook, formerly at Winter Park Public Library, FL

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mantra Lingua; New edition edition (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852692588
• ISBN-13: 978-1852692582
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,340,629 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Sweet and a Hit With Both My Kids!, July 16, 2002

By	T. O'neal "busy mom" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: What Shall We Do With The Boo-hoo Baby? (Hardcover)

This book was given to my son when he was about 6 months old. He is 13 months now and this is still one of his favorites. Such a simple, sweet storyline with darling illustrations. Whenever my 3 year old hears us reading it she will drop what she is doing and come listen. I have caught her reading it to her brother a time or two as well. A favorite at our house.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 10 month-old able to pick-out this book, March 29, 2005

By	Es Jensen "Mom Jensen" (Vermont) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Shall We Do With The Boo Hoo Baby? Board Book (Board book)

This book is one of her favourite picture books. Since we've read this book so many times, I've memorized the whole book. While I was reciting this book to her one day, my 10 month-old crawled over to her books and picked-it out of the pile! Were we ever surprised.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 'Boo-Hoo Baby' Loves This Book, November 27, 2004

By	microgirl32 - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Shall We Do With The Boo Hoo Baby? Board Book (Board book)

My 16 month old son loves this book, and has for several months. He likes to point out all the different animals and the 'boo-hoo' baby. As a matter of fact, he loves it so much, he doesn't even have to be looking at the book to enjoy it. He was tired of riding in the car one day and began to fuss. I started reciting the words from this book, and he stopped crying immediately. He even laughed by the time I got to the end of the book (ZZZZZZZZZ said the baby). I highly recommend this book!