From School Library Journal
PreS?It's a quiet morning on the farm?too quiet, indeed, for Bouncer isn't barking, Miranda isn't meowing. Not one of the residents is awake because the sun is trapped behind dark clouds and hasn't awakened the rooster. Then the sun breaks through, Rooster crows, and each creature, in turn, begins the day. Learning opportunities abound?animals to identify, sounds to connect to owner and imitate?all perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Stylized illustrations have the three-dimensional look of collage in depicting each creature and person on the farm. A winner for preschool story times.?Virginia Opocensky, formerly at Lincoln City Libraries, NE
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Ages 2^-4. This engaging book is built around the fact that roosters crow at sunrise. It begins by asking where each farm animal is. The dog is sleeping because the cat isn't meowing because the horse isn't neighing, and so forth, all because the sun hasn't risen and rooster hasn't crowed. Double-page illustrations in dusky blues, greens, and purples show each animal in its resting place. The figures are rendered in paint and colored pencil, then cut and pasted for a three-dimensional effect. The results are warm, homey, and visually very interesting. When rooster finally crows, the pages turn sunny and bustling as each creature plays its role and the farm springs to life. Strong visual appeal combined with satisfying repetition make this a sure choice for the young.
Leone McDermott
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