Book Description
for Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig and Marc Brown
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
The sun has set, but this farmyard full of animals is anything but sleepy. Why? They can’t stop dancing because they’ve got that beat. It all starts with the chicks, which are soon joined by the sheep, cat, cows, dog, and finally Farmer Sue herself. The tireless crew rocks to the irresistible rhythm, eventually waking rooster, who gets the beat just as the sun rises. A repetitive refrain employs sound effects from peeps to woofs that are sure to invite listener participation. Boldly colored, stylized illustrations using hand-painted papers and collage add to the fun. (Ages 18 months to 5 years)
CCBC Choices 2012. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 2012. Used with permission.