Sandra Boynton has a knack for creating baby books with bounce. This book manages to stay simple and brief while still having enough content and fun for both kids and adults. Furthermore, the repetitive sound effects are fun to replay while reading the story. The book also invites children to go a step further and stomp their own hands and clap their own feet so those that might have difficulty sitting to enjoy a story will still find a way to stay engaged. There is just enough text on each page to keep very young children from getting bored while still having enough to move the story along. The book's language is heavy with engaging rhythm and catchy rhyme. The fun, comical illustrations are brightly colored and easy to recognize and are simply delightful. This book is complete in its ability to delight both parents and adults. STOMP YOUR FEET! CLAP YOUR HANDS! EVERYBODY READY FOR A BARNYARD DANCE! And dance is just what every parent and child will want to do after exploring this book. Then, share cocoa and discuss ways to be silly, sing songs, and lead children enjoying this forever classic.Īdding the singsong dancing and chanting like a square dance caller makes this by far one of my all-time favorite children's books for young emergent learners. Overall, this or other books by Sandra are well worth a borrow from the library or purchase for a gift. To me, like the Velveteen Rabbit this book was loved by children rather than a brand new copy. My favorite part of the book besides memories as a teacher singing the book like a Square Dance caller for students is this copy came with a child's scribbles. In homage to kicking off this year's children’s book reviews for Amazon at #askmisspatience, Goodreads, and a children’s book blog being launched picked one of my all time favorite, Sandra Boynton’s Barnyard Dance.įrom one of my favorite book stores on Amazon, More than Words who help teach youth aging from the foster care system responsibility of running a business through the sale of used books mailed this copy of Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton as promised.

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