Cows Can't Jump: Animal Actions (Cows Can't Series) - Hardcover

Dave Reisman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0980143314 ISBN 13: 9780980143317

Publisher: Jumping Cow Press, 2008

Synopsis

Cows Can't Jump (all about animal actions) is part of the highly praised Cows Can't series, which also includes Cows Can't Quack (all about animal sounds) and Cows Can't Spin Silk (all about animal creations). By listening to and reading aloud these fun, educational and engaging picture books, young children will learn the names of dozens of animals - and their actions, sounds, and creations - reinforcing early reading skills and a love of books!  The Cows Can't series is perfect for young listeners and beginning readers ages newborn to six years old.  Cows Can't Jump is available in multiple formats: Stubby & Stout™ Board-book (ideal baby shower gift), Glossy Paperback (for older children), Hardcover Board-book and Kindle.

Cows Can't Jump is featured on the Recommended Children's Books list of the award-winning literacy organization Parent-Child Home Program and has received universal praise such as "On my list of all-time favorite picture books", "Will fast become your child's favorite bedtime story", "A new staple in our daily reading", "Will become a classic of early childhood literature" and "The next Goodnight Moon".

The series is published by Jumping Cow Press, which actively supports literacy programs and has partnered with a direct-impact foundation to provide tens of thousands of copies of the series at no cost to Reach Out and Read, Parent-Child Home Program, Pajama Program, Read to Grow, Raising a Reader, Kids Need to Read, Get Georgia Reading, Literacy, Inc. (LINC) and Read by 4th, all of which integrate the Cows Can't series of books into their renowned early childhood literacy programs.

From the Back Cover of Cows Can't Jump: Is it really true that cows can't jump, gorillas can't swim and sloths can't leap? Yes, but discover what these and other animals can do, as they swing, scamper and glide through Cows Can't Jump! In this humorous and inspirational adventure, animals focus on what they do best, comfortably aware they can't do everything, but proud of their own special skills. Vibrantly illustrated, Cows Can't Jump will help helping young readers learn diverse and dynamic words while absorbing a subtle yet powerful message that builds self-esteem and teaches respect and humility. 

Learn more about the Cows Can't series at jumpingcowpress.com. Follow Jumping Cow Press on Twitter (@cowscantjump) and Facebook (/jumpingcowpress).

About this title

About the Author

Dave Reisman is the author of the Cows Can't series of children's picture books - Cows Can't Jump (all about animal actions), Cows Can't Quack (all about animal sounds) and Cows Can't Spin Silk (all about animal creations). The fourth book in the Cows Can't series (all about shapes animals make) is in development, and a picture book that takes a completely new direction is also underway. Dave welcomes your input and questions and can be reached at jumpingcowpress@gmail.com.

Review

"Will fast become your child's favorite bedtime story. The text is very easy for kids to memorize and "read" aloud to their siblings and family. And the words are an easy introduction to sight reading."
-- Family Literacy and You

"Will become a classic of early childhood literature. The book is simply written with colorful illustrations that are guaranteed to keep a child's attention."
-- Candy's Raves

"Already on my list of all-time favorite picture books ... it provides a wonderful message. Reading about specific talents animals have, and how they also have limitations, frees kids to stop worrying so much...and gives them permission to excel with their natural abilities."
-- Berger's Book Reviews

"A delightful book for young children...highly recommended...it is fun and educational. I love that it teaches not only what animals can (and can't do), but it also teaches children about diversity and tolerance!"
-- Booking Mama

"An excellent book...excellent preparation for independent reading... Cows Can't Jump [gives] the opportunity to practice language and predicting skills."
-- Books4Learning

"If you need the perfect bedtime book for you and your family, you will definitely want to invest in this one. It is long enough that your child will actually have time to fall asleep, and it even ends like all bedtime books should, with the character falling asleep."
-- n.c. baby blog

"Just by reading these books, my son has managed to figure out how to deal with blows to his self-esteem."
-- McCrenshaw's Newest Thoughts

"Quickly embraced by my children. Grab a copy!"
-- Kabongo

"5 Stars. A beautiful book. I love how it can help children appreciate all kinds of diversity."
-- Beautiful Books

"So incredibly delightful to read and fun to look at. A wonderful bedtime story. A really great book to develop the love of reading!"
-- Grandma's Guide to Life

"We adore this book and definitely recommend it along with Cows Can't Quack."
-- As We Go Along

"Charmingly illustrated...inspiring message...a great book to read out loud."
-- Shelf Unbound

"The companion book Cows Can't Quack was just as adorable and fun as Cows Can't Jump!"
I highly suggest you check out both titles today!
-- Social Studies Mama

"My daughter loved it from her very first read. A perfect book for preschool-aged children."
-- Book Dads

"Your child will delight. Colorful and fun illustrations."
-- Lynette's Book World

"Simply Moo-velous!"
-- Media Darlings

"Illustrations are beautifully done and the wording is simple and catchy."
-- Non-Creative Mom

"A fun book to read aloud to young children. Filled with action verbs. Very positive message."
-- Mad for Reading

"I highly recommend this book for toddlers through early readers. It's entertaining when read aloud, and also has wonderful vocabulary for readers just starting out."
-- Book Addict Katie

"My girls just love this book and it has become a new staple in our daily reading!"
-- Hands and Home

"This vividly illustrated picture book will entertain your little ones over and over again."
-- Just Children's Books

"One of my favorite children's books. This could easily become a family bedtime tradition."
-- Farmgirl Writes

"A fun book to read aloud and perfect for playtime...will engage preschoolers and developing readers alike."
-- The Reading Tub

"The cutest book ever! It's so entertaining! From start to finish Cows Can't Jump is engaging, fun, silly, and just completely delightful. I don't think I've ever rated a book I've reviewed, but this one gets a full 5 stars out of 5."
-- Arms of a Sister

"You have to read this book"
-- AgWired

"Delightful...bright and playful...fun for everyone...teachable moments on every page."
-- Wrighty's Reads

"Great book for beginner readers. I love the simplicity...it fits both of my children, ages 5 and 2."
-- It's a Mom Thing

"My little boy loves this book. I had to read it to him ten times the first time I showed it to him. A great children's book!"
-- Brookside Reviews

"Perfect for engaging young listeners. - Making my children laugh while they are learning is an added bonus!"
-- Luxury Reading

"Cows Can't Jump just makes me smile"
-- Girls in the Stacks

"This book works great as an early reader or as a baby book. I highly, highly recommend it!"
-- The Picture Book Review

"Hilarious. Parents will love sharing this quick fun read."
-- Kristi's Book Nook

"A fun story...fabulous bright and colorful illustrations."
-- My Four Monkeys

"A sweet, cute, and hilarious book! ... The illustrations are wonderfully expressive ... There are also great vocabulary words snuck in: gallop, canter, stampede, wallow, pounce, scurry, and trample!"
-- Pragmatic Mom

"I really love it...a great book."
-- SMS Book Reviews

"So cute!"
-- Busy Working Mama

"A great book of compare and contrast on the abilities of many animals with a subtle touch of rhyming words."
-- The Cozy Reader

About this edition

• Publisher: Jumping Cow Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0980143314
• ISBN 13: 9780980143317
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 44
• Illustrator: Jason A. Maas, Jason A. Maas