Cows Can't Quack: Animal Sounds (Cows Can't Series) - Hardcover

Dave Reisman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0980143330 ISBN 13: 9780980143331

Publisher: Jumping Cow Press, 2012

Synopsis

Cows Can't Quack (all about animal sounds) is part of the highly praised Cows Can't series, which also includes Cows Can't Jump (all about animal actions) 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 sounds, actions, and creations - reinforcing early reading skills and a love of books!

Books in the Cows Can't series have received universal praise such as "The next Goodnight Moon", "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 "On my list of all-time favorite picture books". Each book in the Cows Can't Series comes in a board book (ideal baby shower gift) or paperback format (for older children).

Cows Can't Quack and the other books in the Cows Can't series are featured on the Recommended Children's Books list of the award winning early childhood literacy organization Parent-Child Home Program.  The Cows Can't 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, Literacy, Inc. (LINC), Get Georgia Reading, Read to Grow, Raising a Reader, Kids Need to Read and Read by 4th, all of whom integrate the Cows Can't series of books into their renowned early childhood literacy programs.

From the Back Cover of Cows Can't Quack: Come inside and sing, laugh and howl with the lively and diverse animals of Cows Can't Quack. Young listeners and early readers, ages six weeks to six years, will be enchanted by the bright and expressive illustrations and the rhythmic and engaging text. This companion to Cows Can't Jump and Cows Can't Spin Silk imparts a humorous and empowering tale of tolerance, respect and humility and is bound to become a beloved bedtime and story time favorite for kids and parents alike.

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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

"A fun read that will delight children from infancy through the early elementary school years. Not only is the book entertaining, it also includes important underlying messages of respect and valuing diversity."
-- Luxury Reading

"Author Dave Reisman and illustrator Jason A. Maas did it again with another charming book that's suitable for any age. Young listeners and early readers, ages six months to six years, will be enchanted by the bright and expressive illustrations and the rhythmic and engaging text. "
-- Wrighty's Reads

"It's very simple but that is what makes it so great. This book is easy to read again and again. Toddlers like repetition, it's how they learn. This book is easy to read again and again and it includes repetition in the story itself by keeping similar words in the storyline."
-- SMS Book Reviews

"Simple sentences and silly colorful illustrations make learning and comprehending easy and fun."
-- Kristi's Book Nook

"Delightful sequel to Cows Can't Jump. I highly recommend Cows Can't Quack." Many kids struggle with striving to be good at something that doesn't come naturally. It's great to see books that touch on this topic, done in a fun and light-hearted way.
-- Bergers Book Reviews

"Another book by Dave Reisman that my son adores! One of our favorite books to read. Excellent bedtime story."
-- Brookside Reviews

"My 4-year-old grabs the book after I read it and says, 'This is the best book! 'Every home with small children needs a copy."
--Year of Jubilee Reviews

"A great read. Both parents and children will enjoy it. The illustrations are beautifully done and the wording is simple and catchy...both my kids...had a blast making the different animal sounds."
-- Non-Creative Mom

"Absolutely adorable. Great for little ones just starting to read, they're a great length too."
-- The Domestic Geek Blog

"Great book! Preschoolers will love both the simple, easy to understand sentences and the colorful pictures. Parents will love the message."
-- Candy's Raves

"Cows Can't Jump and Cows Can't Quack are two of the most charming children's books you can imagine!" The colorful and fun illustrations will keep their attention while they find out about elephants, hyenas, puppies, penguins and more.
-- Lynette's Book World

"I highly recommend Cows Can't Jump and Cows Can't Quack. My little guy absolutely loves them both and so do I! The books are easy to read and interesting - something you often don't find in easy-readers. And...they're educational without being "teachy"...
-- McCrenshaw's Newest Thoughts

"A fun book to read to children. My daughter's friend clapped at the end and smiled throughout the story."
-- Arms of a Sister

"I highly recommend this book (Cows Can't Jump), AND it has a sequel - Cows Can't Quack, a companion explaining the sounds that animals make."
-- Book Addict Katie

"My girls were just as thrilled with it as they were with Cows Can't Jump. It is perfect for my early reader."
-- Words at Home

"Incredibly charming. A big hit with preschoolers and early readers."
-- Best Blog for Kids Who Hate to Read

"Cows Can't Jump and Cows Can't Quack are two fun filled books...both sure to become time honored classic picture books"
-- That Bald Chick

"I actually liked this book MORE than Cows Can't Jump. LOL." Cows Can't Quack is a very funny look at animals and the noises they make.
-- Classic Children's Books

"Just as adorable and fun as Cows Can't Jump!"
-- Social Studies Mama

"Author and dad-of-three Dave Reisman has done it again! This short and sweet book for preschoolers is fun and will have everyone smiling."
-- My Four Monkeys

"A winner for your toddler or early reader."
-- Media Darlings

"This one may be my favorite!"
-- Grandma's Guide to Life

"Another winner...definitely a book to buy and give as a gift."
-- AgWired

"Both Cows Can't Jump and Cows Can't Quack quickly made it to the top of my daughter's favorites list!"
-- The Mama Experience

"Entertaining read aloud...humorous illustrations and engaging text."
-- Book Dads

"Good news. There is a sequel [to Cows Can't Jump] called Cows Can't Quack"
-- Mad for Reading

About this edition

• Publisher: Jumping Cow Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0980143330
• ISBN 13: 9780980143331
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 50
• Illustrator: Jason A. Maas