- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Hyperion (Mar 1 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0786801581
- ISBN-13: 978-0786801589
- Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 20.6 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,998,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2. A very funny version of how and why the cow jumped over the moon is told, in retrospect, by an old brown horse who admires her feat and thinks that Mother Goose should have given her more air time. Previous to the cow's attempt, only horses jumped the moon after a rigorous period of training. When the bovine expresses her longing to soar over the moon herself, the horses doubt her ability but agree to give her a chance. She works hard to get in shape and succeeds, joyfully. The narrative has an informal, conversational cadence and hilarious wording. The large, soft-toned, colored-pencil illustrations in a flat primitive style have plenty of humorous touches. They show a cat with a fiddle, the little dog, the amorous dish and spoon, and barnyard animals leaping and prancing about as they encourage the cow and her horse friends as they work out in preparation for their moon shots. Pair this one with Chris Babcock's No Moon, No Milk! (Crown, 1993).?Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Ages 5^-7. As the horse who's narrating the story tells it, Mother Goose got it wrong when she devoted only one line to the cow jumping over the moon in "Hey Diddle Diddle." The jump was a major accomplishment, and the horse has the details. You see, horses had been jumping over the moon for ages. They train to do it. But one day at the training center, a cow shows up, and at first, she's just a receptive audience. Then she starts using the training equipment. Our narrator tells her, "Honey, come on, you're a cow!" But she is not deterred. And with hard work and gumption . . . well, we know the rest of the story. Fractured and funny, this takeoff will appeal to kids slightly older than the Mother Goose crowd who will get the spoof. The colored-pencil pictures are a bit on the soft side for a story told with a Damon Runyonesque edge, but they're attractive and neatly executed. A fun read-aloud--and a tribute to hard work. Ilene Cooper
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable, clever, and contemporary,
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This review is from: Moonstruck: The True Story Of The Cow Jumped (Paperback) (Paperback)
Fabulous dialogue and humor abound in this refreshing tale of the cow that jumped over the moon. The change of attitude is welcome, fun and irreverent. A must-read for anyone and their child. Sweet and aesthetic illustration makes it a pleasure, suits the story beautifully. Looking for more from this talented writer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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One of our very favorite books,
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This review is from: Moonstruck:The True Story Of The Cow (Cloth) (Trade Ed) Who Jumped Over The Moon (Hardcover)
This review from The National Parenting Center sums this great book up perfectly:This hysterical and irreverent book which explores, in extraordinary depth, the well known Mother Goose line, "And the Cow Jumped Over The Moon", will have you and your children in stitches. With her tongue firmly planted in her cheek, Gennifer Choldenko tells the "true" story of the very first moon jumping bovine. You will laugh out loud as you read this book, we guarantee it. The illustrations by Paul Yalowitz are equally wonderful making this a book you'll love having on your shelf. END 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable, clever, and contemporary,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Moonstruck: The True Story Of The Cow Jumped (Paperback) (Paperback)
Fabulous dialogue and humor abound in this refreshing tale of the cow that jumped over the moon. The change of attitude is welcome, fun and irreverent. A must-read for anyone and their child. Sweet and aesthetic illustration makes it a pleasure, suits the story beautifully. Looking for more from this talented writer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
This is TOO Funny!,
By BeatleBangs1964 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Moonstruck:The True Story Of The Cow (Cloth) (Trade Ed) Who Jumped Over The Moon (Hardcover)
This book is hilarious. It's a scream! The old nonsensical nursery rhyme is freshened up, dusted off and given a satirical slant. The parts with the horse are very funny. The humor runs rampant throughout this work and will leave readers of all ages, young children and adults alike laughing uproariously.For Beatle fans, the "horse" brings to mind "Dark Horse," the one who pulls ahead, a description George Harrison often applied to himself. The short of it is, this book will delight all. Choldenko is a gifted author and is one to keep a watch for! |
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