Sign in with Facebook
Loading...
Teach Your Buffalo to Play Drums
by
Audrey Vernick (Goodreads Author),
Daniel Jennewein (Goodreads Author)
Does your buffalo pound on pots and pans?Tap out rhythms at the dinner table?It's not as unusual as you might think.He's simply at the start of an exciting new journey.A very loud musical journey that begins by teaching your buffalo to play drums.(Did we mention it might be loud?)
From the author and illustrator of Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? comes this hilariou...more
From the author and illustrator of Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? comes this hilariou...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
June 28th 2011
by Balzer + Bray
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
Add this book to your favorite list »
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
191)
I think that the illustrations are what turn this from a pretty good story into a very good one. In the previous Buffalo book, Audrey Vernick used the very basic idea of substituting a buffalo for a small child in a familiar situation. Carrying this onward, this volume is about what happens when the Buffalo hints at wanting music lessons. Like most Buffaloes, though, this one has asked for a lot of things in the past, and has had a very short attention span. As a result, the closet is full of un...more
"Bump Budda Budda Bump, TAT TATTA TAT TAT! BOOOOOOOOM!
I think your buffalo is trying to tell you something. He was born to play drums. You have to teach him how."
There are so many challenges for a buffalo who wants to play drums - what to sit on, how to hold drumsticks with his hooves, where to bang away without disturbing the neighborhood (it can be really loud!) and how to share his talent with others.
Simple, colorful drawings depicting scenes both familiar and ridiculous, make this a fun pict...more
I think your buffalo is trying to tell you something. He was born to play drums. You have to teach him how."
There are so many challenges for a buffalo who wants to play drums - what to sit on, how to hold drumsticks with his hooves, where to bang away without disturbing the neighborhood (it can be really loud!) and how to share his talent with others.
Simple, colorful drawings depicting scenes both familiar and ridiculous, make this a fun pict...more
Really funny book. Jonas (5.5) and Miles (3.5) didn't quite understand all the jokes and were a bit confused by the second person narrative. I think someone a little older (and someone a lot older, too) would appreciate it more. My favorite line: "I think your buffalo is trying to tell you something. He was born to play drums. You have to teach him how. People may think that's silly. But you must be used to that. Did anyone say, "Hey that's a really great idea!" when you brought a baby buffalo h...more
Fun story about encouraging kids (or buffalos!) to pursue their interests. The syntax and structure of a second-person narrative isn't easily understood by all kids, so maybe save this one for older ones. Lots of winks to parents, and seeing a buffalo doing kid-things is definitely silly enough to be entertaining.
Really great crayon drawings make this book stand out.
Probably this book is best read together with elementary age kids, because of the potential for confusion.
Really great crayon drawings make this book stand out.
Probably this book is best read together with elementary age kids, because of the potential for confusion.
Your buffalo is trying to tell you something. He wants to learn drums. And no, this won't be like the last time, or the time before that. In fact, let's just forget all about the closet full of abandoned pursuits. This time it's for real. Vernick's book is chock full of laughs, visual and otherwise, as we go about teaching our buffalo to drum. And let's face it: that buffalo is darn cute. The ending provides a wonderful ba-dum-bump to the rest of the story.
A funny picture book that encourages readers to look for the signs that their pet buffalo may be ready to begin drum lessons. A good read for kids that empowers them to pursue their unique interests.
Illustrations are detailed and add humor. I love the dizzy eyeballs the buffalo often gets, sooo cute!
Illustrations are detailed and add humor. I love the dizzy eyeballs the buffalo often gets, sooo cute!
Why is it so necessary to beat, so to speak, a concept to death? The buffalo from Vernick's school outing reappears here (oh when will the endless sequels to everything stop!). While cute enough, the humor will be more apparent to the parents of musically inclined children than to the children themselves.
I like when books make me laugh out loud. My favorite moment was the buffalo attempting to clap along with the music. I'd definitely buy this book for a parent whose child is starting to get involved with extracurriculars and developing their talents.
What do you do when your pet buffalo wants to learn how to play the drums? Should you encourage him even though he has tried and given up on numerous previous endeavors? And do you have enough earmuff for yourself and the neighborhood?
This book is set up in a way, where someone else is talking to the girl in the book. It could make a younger child confused. I would not recommend this book.
This book made me think of my sister, who is learning to play drums. Except, I don't think of her as a buffalo...but it was a funny and cute book... Made us laugh.
Similar to the "If you give a mouse" series, Vernick offers a cautionary tale to those considering buying an instrument for their child.
Sep 15, 2011
Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
childrens-books,
picture-books
Great for kids who are interested in pursuing music. Even better for the parents who will have to listen to their practicing.
Not nearly as good as the original buffalo book. This one seemed a stretch.
Great illustrations. A little wordy. Would be best for primary school.
The pictures are fun. The buffalo is great!
I love this wacky buffalo! I do!
Bison with a beat.
Jun 07, 2011
Lokesh
added it
nice
(537 words)
Help support Independent book stores - please use this link to find a store near you or to purchase TEACH YOUR BUFFALO TO PLAY DRUMS:
http://www.indiebound.org/book/978006...
Help support Independent book stores - please use this link to find a store near you or to purchase TEACH YOUR BUFFALO TO PLAY DRUMS:
http://www.indiebound.org/book/978006...
I hope the fact that this is a second book, which is just as wacky and hilarious as the first, means that the start of a long and mad-cap series of books featuring that lovable, crazy buffalo!
Anyone who has ever had a child who aspired to be a drummer will totally identify with and love this book.
Review on granitemedia.org : http://www.granitemedia.org/2011/09/b...
Loved the illustrations in this book, but the story itself left something to be desired.
May 22, 2013
Miguel
marked it as to-read
May 11, 2013
Brenna
added it
May 06, 2013
C
added it
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Audrey Vernick is the author of books for young readers.
Forthcoming titles:
EDGAR'S SECOND WORD
FIRST GRADE DROPOUT
UNLIKE OTHER MONSTERS
More about Audrey Vernick...
Forthcoming titles:
EDGAR'S SECOND WORD
FIRST GRADE DROPOUT
UNLIKE OTHER MONSTERS
Share This Book
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »
