Cronin, Doreen (2000). Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.Pictures by Betsy Lewin
2001 Caldecott Honor Book
This story of some cows demanding better treatment from their farmer and speaking also on behalf of the hens is so funny! Thanks to the typewriter, the cows and some other farm animals use the power of words to make much needed changes in their situations!!
The farmer also decides that the typewriter will help him voice his concerns and demands! Finally, a compromise is reached thanks to that same typewriter, but all has not ended there. The ducks get in on the actions, too!
The artwork is deliberately done with strong, primitive lines to convey the simplicity of the farm, which contrasts greatly with the sophisticated deeds being done through the typewriter, and that is part of the hilarity of it all!
This is one of my favorite books just because it brings a huge smile to my face and it lightens whatever load I tend to have each time I come across it!
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