Moo Hoo
The first picture book of June for Picture Books, Printables, and Play— OH MY is here with Moo Hoo by Audrey Perrott (Author) and Ross Burach (Illustrator).
I was so excited to purchase this book for my kiddos (and me ;) I was drawn to this book for many reasons. 1. Audrey Perrott is an incredible member of the writing community and a bright light for all of us! 2. The title and sub title “Everything Makes Milton Cry!” reminds me of 2 of my children (and myself). Sensitive household? YEP! So I felt this was one we would relate to, and open up great discussions. and 3. This COVER. I’m obsessed. The colors, the animal’s expressions, the crayon looking illustrations- brilliant! So I bought it, and here we are!
Milton the bawling bull cries over EVERYTHING! He cries when he’s sad, scared, angry, and even happy! Milton’s friends aren’t sure what to do, so he cries some more!
After reading this story, I hope your kiddos enjoy these FREE printables below.
Have the kiddos review the sequence of events in this story by cutting and pasting the pictures in the correct order.
Copy and paste into a word document or download the printable here.
Children can reflect on what makes them cry with this journal page.
Copy and paste into a word document or download the printable here.
Have kids help this sad bull find his sad friend.
Copy and paste into a word document or download the printable here.
As with every picture book, I also want to offer a fun hands-on activity as an extension of the book.
In this story, Milton has BIG feelings. Everything makes him cry. Young children have BIG feelings as well and they need opportunities to express and reflect on them. Role playing is a great way to do this! Whether in a classroom full of students or one-on-one with your child, have them take turns role playing with you. Use the different scenarios below to role play and have child/ren express how that scenario would make them feel and act it out. Discuss how different events may make someone else feel differently than them. For one person something may make them feel sad, while for another the same thing may make them angry, and that’s okay. Also discuss all kinds of feelings: angry, sad, surprised, shy, happy, excited, lonely, confused, embarrassed, tired, afraid
Possible scenarios to act out and reflect on feelings:
-Another child takes a toy out of your hands
-You trip and scape your knee
-You score a goal at soccer practice
-A peer said they like your hair
-Your toy broke by accident
-A peer called you an unkind name
-Another child asks to play with you at the park
-You can’t find your parent in the grocery store
-It’s your birthday!
Of course, you can come up with your own scenarios as well. Be sure to follow up with discussions to help children understand their feelings and what they can do with them.
I hope your kiddos/students enjoy this story, Moo Hoo, the printables and play activity.
Please considering purchasing this book using links above or checking it out at your local library. After reading this story, PLEASE leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads. :)
Stay tuned for more Picture Books, Printables and Play!—OH MY!
