Book description
"The messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome. An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes." -Kirkus
Everybody Says Meow! Or do they? Fans of Sandra Boynton and of Jules Feiffer's classic Bark, George will meow, bark, and ribbit when they hear this hilarious picture book about a waggish group of adorable…
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1 author picked Everybody Says Meow as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
At storytimes, I see firsthand the value of a good page turn. There’s anticipation. And excitement. And…then…the…page…turns… Oh! Is there a surprise? Something funny?
Everybody Says Meow has the best page turns. The story starts with a cat talking to the reader. He’s standing with his cat-friends and explains that it’s time for everybody to say meow. “Ready?” he asks.
On the next page, all the cats are happily saying, “Meow!” BUT—there’s also a dog, peeking around the edge of the page. With a smile and a friendly wave, he says, “Woof!”
The story continues with these page-turn surprises, and…
From Sheri's list on picture books for preschool storytimes.
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