Quack, moo and neigh along to this riotous cumulative song that features animals of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by a folk tale from Chile, this classic Barefoot Books singalong story introduces children to animals and their babies, and teaches how to count up to 16 in multiples of 2.
"Young readers count, review colors, and learn the names of animals and their young in this cumulative tale" — The Horn Book Guide
About the Contributors
Written by - Margaret Read MacDonald
Margaret Read MacDonald has been described by School Library Journal as “a grand dame of storytelling.” She has traveled the world on storytelling tours, has written over thirty books and has a Ph.D. in folklore from Indiana University. A Fulbright Scholar, Margaret has been a children’s librarian since 1965 and has taught storytelling at the University of Washington.
Illustrated by - Sophie Fatus
Sophie Fatus is a full-time artist who is known for her exuberant illustrations. She was born in Paris into a family of artists and now lives in Florence with her partner and two cats.
Sung by - Bob King
Bob King has been performing, teaching and writing for children and adults for over thirty years. He is known for his catchy, clever and fun songs, as well as his entertaining articles, poems, plays and radio shows. Bob has recorded seven albums for both children and adults. He lives in Saskatchewan, Canada.
