the gobble gobble moooooo tractor book

"'Can I come?' asked Cat. 'I can do the sound the engine makes when it starts to wiggle and jiggle...'" So speaks one of the sweet characters in this playful book about make believe. Jez Alborough's Gobble Gobble Moooooo Tractor Book (published by Kane Miller) is a sure winner for anyone in your life under the age of, well, 99. Let me explain.

While Farmer Dougal is asleep, Sheep climbs into his big red tractor and starts pretending to drive, making the noise when the engine is turned on: "BA-AA-A-A-A-A". Along comes Cat, who asks to join in with the "PURRRRR" of the engine as it wiggles and jiggles. The animals are quickly joined by Turkey, Mouse, Goose, and Cow, each of whom has their own sound to contribute to the make believe game. Soon, they are replicating the tractor's noises so well, Farmer Dougal wakes up, certain someone is driving away with his tractor! But when he looks out the window, all he sees are his animals peacefully grazing in the field near his tractor.

I'm a big fan of this book because (1) the animals just pretend to drive the tractor (much more playful and safe!), (2) everyone contributes to the game in a unique way, (3) it's all about effective collaboration, really, and (4)
(3) the noises are so much fun to read aloud with kids! 

It's that book you can't resist reading aloud, loudly.

Book benefits:

• Sturdy hardcover book with large, full-color pages are perfect for family read-alouds
• Illustrations are brightly colored and whimsical
• Story encourages imaginative play (what other noises would you add to the tractor?)
• The story invites conversation about collaboration and teamwork

​Buy The Gobble Gobble Moooooo Tractor Book here! ($15.99, hardcover)

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Here's my two-minute preview: