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Say What?
How do we know what animals say when they say what they say with their sounds every day? With an interactive, rhyming text and bright, playful illustrations, Angela DiTerlizzi and Joey Chou explore what baby animals really mean when they make their adorable baby animal sounds.
ebook, 32 pages
Published
July 12th 2011
by Beach Lane Books
(first published January 1st 2011)
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Oct 25, 2011
Barbara
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4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
picture-book,
animals
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Oct 25, 2012
Meghan Hunt
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3 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
jp-picture-books
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The illustrations have that 60s retro vibe that's popular right now, with a couple of wonderful touches (all the lion's toys for the tub, the birds' cat pinata--ha!--and the horses make hay-angels in the field). I especially like the snake page--really well laid out with a sophisticated palette. The repeated verse doesn't quite roll off my tongue, though, and the ending is a I-don't-know-how-else-to-end-this-book-so-we'll-just-have-everyone-say-I-love-you ending.
"When a duck says QUACK, does he really mean SNACK?" What are animals actually trying to say when they moo, tweet, or neigh? The simple rhyming format will have young listeners chiming in to make the animal noise, and then to guess what rhyming word they may mean. Good participation book for storytime.
Each page asks the reader a question of what an animal means when he roars, neighs, or quacks? Will we every know and will it matter? The end is a bit of a surprise. Illustrations are adorable. Small children will love this book.
I already thought Angela Diterlizzi was a genius (check out the Meno series!) and "Say What?" clinches it! A clever, adorable story and fun, colorful illustrations make this a perfect story time pick!
--Review by Lauren
--Review by Lauren
"How do we know whwt animals say when they say what they say with their sounds every day?" This refrain carries us through humorous conjecture on what animals might mean when they make their distincive sounds.
Fun selection for a older toddler/early preschool readaloud, this book uses rhymes and clever ideas to inquire what an animal may really be saying when they make their customary sound.
May 25, 2012
Nicole
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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picture_book,
rhyming
A great book to introduce to kids when teaching them about language/rhyming. And just a fun read-aloud, with all of the different animals and animal noises represented...
I gave this five stars because my one year old boy loves this book! He will sit in my lap and read it over and over. And this is a kid who doesn't like to hold still.
Oct 06, 2011
Sarah
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
children-s-books,
p-animals
Cute book about how when animals make a sound they might be saying something else, a good book for those emerging literacy skills!
Nice, bright illustrations and a cute idea. It was just okay for me and my two year old did not ask me to reread.
The art is just fine, the concept is cool, but the rhymes are just meh and the ending is just stupid.
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An adorable book for preschoolers that is perfect for storytime. The familiar animals, colorful illustrations, and rhyming text will capture their attention.
Really great rhythm + animal sounds = great storytime book. Also, a good book about families.
if a cow says moo does she really mean who? it was a cute rhyming story about animals.
Oct 17, 2012
Nichole
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2012-reads,
kids-books
Great illustrations...love the animals. Cute story with rhyming words.
This is the book that finally got Jack to make animal sounds
animal noises, questions, families
Jul 09, 2011
Edward Sullivan
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
picture-books
Great read aloud for preschoolers.
Letter C, animal sounds
Sorry, but kinda lame.
Preschool Storytime
Say What? My wife is awesome.
May 01, 2012
Fjóla
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
children-s-books,
loki-s-favorites
This was an enjoyable read. It's a clever book with rhythmic rhymes and a surprise on every page. It greatly amused my 3 year old, and the pictures are quite pleasant and full of details. Probably a good preschool or library story time book.
Apr 19, 2012
Megan
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
toddlers-preschool
Various animal parents and offspring speak in their own animal language, while the narrator tries to figure out what they mean. "When a duck says QUACK, does he really mean SNACK?"
What do animals really mean when they speak? Silly rhyming read aloud for young kiddos.
This could work for animal or noises Bunny Hop.
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