[TOP绘本推选] Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

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Editorial ReviewsAmazon.com ReviewThe literacy rate in Farmer Brown's barn goes up considerably once his cows find an old typewriter and begin typing. To the harassed farmer's dismay, his communicative cows quickly become contentious:

Dear Farmer Brown, The barn is very cold at night. We'd like some electric blankets. Sincerely, The Cows

When he refuses to comply with their demands, the cows take action. Farmer Brown finds another note on the barn door: "Sorry. We're closed. No milk today." Soon the striking cows and Farmer Brown are forced to reach a mutually agreeable compromise, with the help of an impartial party--the duck. But this poor, beleaguered farmer's "atypical" troubles are not over yet! This hilarious tale will give young rebels-in-the-making a taste of the power of peaceful protest and the satisfaction of cooperative give and take. Witty watercolors by award-winning illustrator Betsy Lewin (Snake Alley Band, Araminta's Paint Box) will make this a favorite for one and all, even if words such as "ultimatum" and "neutral" throw the younger set. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie Coulter From Publishers WeeklyPlucky barnyard denizens unite to improve their working conditions in this hilarious debut picture book from Cronin (appropriately enough, an attorney). Farmer Brown is dumbfounded when his cows discover an old typewriter in the barn and begin experimenting ("All day long he hears click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Clickety clack moo"). Things really get out of hand when the cows began airing their grievances. Lewin (Araminta's Paint Box) conveys the fellow's shock as he reads: "Dear Farmer Brown, The barn is very cold at night. We'd like some electric blankets. Sincerely, The Cows." When Farmer Brown denies the cows' request, the bovine organizers go on strike. Through the use of the man's shadow, Lewin communicates his rage: the straw in his hat creates the appearance of his hair on end. With help from a neutral duck mediator, the exasperated Farmer Brown finally makes concessions. But, much to his dismay, the cows are not the only creatures that can type. Cronin humorously turns the tables on conventional barnyard dynamics; Lewin's bold, loose-lined watercolors set a light and easygoing mood that matches Farmer Brown's very funny predicament. Kids and underdogs everywhere will cheer for the clever critters that calmly and politely stand up for their rights, while their human caretaker becomes more and more unglued. Ages 3-7. (Feb.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details Reading level: Ages 4-8 Library Binding: 32 pages Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Reprint. edition (February 1, 2000) Language: English ISBN-10: 1416903488 ISBN-13: 978-1416903482 ASIN: 0689832133 Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars

这本书是2000年出版的，是很有21世纪风格的作品，是颠覆绘本发展史的作品——这句话是我的评论。 绘本不应该只是小朋友的，也应该是全人类的——这本书正是用来证明这句话的。 这是个相当幽默诙谐的故事，牛、鸡、鸭不再仅仅是可爱的动物形象，而是活生生的有需求的、懂得negociate的，知道和农夫斗智斗勇的战士。 每次想到那个note "Sorry. We're closed. No milk today." 和农夫无奈而又愤怒的"no milk?"，都觉得很好笑。 而且剧情的走向让你想象不到。 强烈推荐！ 我家宝宝太小，还没看这本书。这个故事适合的年龄么，估计得4岁以上，要不然不好理解呢，毕竟还是斗智斗勇的故事么。但是我觉得完全没有上限，因为我听过之后给我LG听，他也很喜欢，说明至少30几岁不算上限

sunninghill

http://product.dangdang.com/product.aspx?product_id=21040960&ref=search-1-pub 这本书也是强烈推荐原版音频，请各位自行搜一下，我是原来打包下载的。

chemmama

搞笑的故事，儿子非常喜欢， 也是买的第一本地板书， 从幼儿园开始读到上学， 因为书超大，所以只能放在衣柜里， 前两天他找衣服又被翻出来读了一遍

子川妈

我没记错的话，这书入选了美国的小学课本，记不得是G1还是G2了。 小小孩理解起来确实会有些障碍。 好绘本适合孩子不同阶段反复看，收获都会不同。

昕昕妈咪

我和孩子看了哈哈大笑。推荐得真好。

乐乐520

这个也有配套的动画,这本也是乐乐喜欢的其中一本

solitary11

这本书在哪能买到啊？

xiaolanchengjia

超级喜欢这本书，我儿子stomach flu的时候不能和牛奶，就告诉他说farmer brown的cow今天没有奶，就不再哭着要奶了，哈哈

Xieno

记得在加州教材的2年级语文里看到过这本书。