it's that book
  • Home
    • Boys and Girls Club Book Fair
  • Shop!
  • Host a Party
  • Join My Team
  • Blog

discover that book

a blog about usborne books & more

the gobble gobble moooooo tractor book

9/14/2017

0 Comments

 
"'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)
Picture
Picture
Picture

Here's my two-minute preview:
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    author

    Hi there! I'm Christine - Usborne Books & More independent consultant, kids' book fan, English teacher, mom of two boys. 


    archives

    November 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017

    categories

    All
    Active Engagement
    Alphabet Books
    Animals
    Baby Books
    Bedtime Books
    Board Books
    Chapter Fiction
    Combined Volume
    Counting Books
    Dual Readers
    Early Elementary
    Early Readers
    Farmyard Tales
    Flap Books
    Good For All Ages
    Internet Linked
    Late Elementary
    Machine Books
    Middle/high School
    Middle School
    Nature
    Nonfiction Books
    Phonics Books
    Picture Books
    Reference Books
    Story Books
    Toddler Books

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
    • Boys and Girls Club Book Fair
  • Shop!
  • Host a Party
  • Join My Team
  • Blog