Everybody Says Meow
Constance Lombardo
Hardcover
(HarperCollins, Nov. 5, 2019)
âThe messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome. An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes.â âKirkusEverybody Says Meow! Or do they? Fans of Sandra Boynton and of Jules Feifferâs classic Bark, George will meow, bark, and ribbit when they hear this hilarious picture book about a waggish group of adorable animals that just cannot follow one simple instruction.âWelcome to that magical time when everybody says, âMeow!â Ready?âWell, not quite. Thereâs also a âWoof.â And a âRibbit.âA few words and a minimal background can make for plenty of mischiefâespecially when your characters are adorable, delightfully silly, and probably NOT LISTENING!Fun, cumulative, and playful, Everybody Says Meow is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers just learning how to read.âWorking in pen, ink, and watercolor, Lombardoâs bright scenes focus all the attention on her cast as they discover that not everybody says âmeowââand that more friends make things much more fun.â âPublishers WeeklyâThis readaloud swiftly becomes a read-along, and little ones will quickly join in with the various animal sounds. A final comic punch will leave listeners giggling and wanting more.â âBulletin of the Center for Childrenâs Books
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