Synopses & Reviews
Knock! Knock! The cows have come to visit Chicken. Are they here for a nice, quiet chat? No siree! They’re here to jump, wiggle, and dance on Chicken’s teeny-tiny sofa. At first Chicken is none too pleased. But then he finds his own way to join in the fun. Hello, naptime!
Once again, Jan Thomas’s bold, bright illustrations; jaunty, irresistible text; and unexpected surprise ending make this just right for reading aloud to young children.
Review
"Like a Saturday morning cartoon, Thomas's (andlt;Iandgt;Let's Count Goats!andlt;/Iandgt;) rowdy characters and simple plot unfold in a series of scenes that build up to the one-joke resolution.... Thomas's illustrations energetically emphasize the cows' frenetic energy and the chicken's frustration, which are sure to draw giggles. When the cows decide that napping is the only thing left to do, collapsing in a heap on the sofa, it's not hard to imagine preschoolers doing the same."andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; --andlt;Iandgt;Publishers Weekly, andlt;/Iandgt;July 18, 2011
Review
"This silly story just begs to be read aloud and invites youngsters to move and shake along with the cows. The simple text is related via speech bubbles, making the narrative great for multiple voices. The artistand#8217;s bright and vibrant illustrations add to the exuberant tone. Children will love the humor and the art and will beg for the book to be read over and over. Perfect for preschool storytimes."andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; --andlt;Iandgt;School Library Journal, andlt;/Iandgt;September 2011
Synopsis
There's something on Chicken's sofa that doesn't belong. What could it be? Is it the blanket? Is it the pillow? Could it be...Elephant?
Jan Thomas explores themes of color, shape, and size--as well as the universal theme of friendship--in this hilarious interactive read-aloud that is sure to have kids laughing and shouting along.
Synopsis
Chicken has some unexpected and exuberant cow visitors who have exciting plans for jumping, dancing, and wiggling on his teeny-tiny couch, and Chicken is none too happy about it. That is until the fun concludes with a quiet, cozy and delicious nap for all!
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Jan Thomasandlt;/Bandgt; is the illustrator of andlt;iandgt;Letand#8217;s Count Goats!andlt;/iandgt; by Mem Fox, as well as her own andlt;iandgt;Is Everyone Ready for Fun?, Rhyming Dust Bunniesandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Here Comes the Big, Mean Dust Bunnyandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;Can You Make a Scary Face?andlt;/iandgt; She lives with her family in Socorro, New Mexico. Visit her at JanThomasBooks.com.andlt;Bandgt;Jan Thomasandlt;/Bandgt; is the illustrator of andlt;iandgt;Letand#8217;s Count Goats!andlt;/iandgt; by Mem Fox, as well as her own andlt;iandgt;Is Everyone Ready for Fun?, Rhyming Dust Bunniesandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Here Comes the Big, Mean Dust Bunnyandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;Can You Make a Scary Face?andlt;/iandgt; She lives with her family in Socorro, New Mexico. Visit her at JanThomasBooks.com.