Cows Going Past

by Bruce Balan, Scott Nash (Illustrator)

Whether they are mowing the lawn, playing golf, or simply spending an afternoon at the local fishing pond, this collection of cows has unique personalities all their own.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 19, 2005

Reviews

[babyhippoface · Rating 3 out of 5]

In a picture book that seems inspired by children’s literature classics, a child in a car see cows of different colors engaged in an unusual variety of activities, all of which are described in a textual style imitating P.D. Eastman’s beloved Go, Dog, Go (“Baby cows standing. We wave. Big cows glaring. Be brave.”). Nash’s computer-generated illustrations in periwinkle, orange, yellow, and green reflect the style of “Pat the Bunny,” Lois Lenski’s “Mr. Small” books, and Curious George. The story may be a little slight and silly, but preschoolers are sure to love these crazy cows, and will ask for them time and time again. Early childhood teachers might read this book in a unit on cows and engage students in comparing the behaviors of these cows to those of real cows.

[Myra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my two-year old daughter's MOST FAVORITE book right now. When you sit back and read it, there should be no question why, either: repetitive words and phrases, vivid and colorful illustrations, funny scenarios, a quick tale of an exciting trip, and COWS! If I had a quarter for every time my daughter has come to me and said, "Read da bow-wow cows, pwease," I would be a rich woman indeed! If you have small children and have not yet read this book to them, please...make it a point to do so. They will love you all the more for it. :)

[Miss Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A family takes a road trip via car and passes all sorts of cows doing all sorts of things. So much to talk about with each cow doing chores or actvities. very fun. toddler and up

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A car on a trip goes past cows of all kinds, most doing very un-cow-like things. An okay book, but one that could be skipped in future units.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

So cute loved the illustrations

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The reader goes on a journey in the car past a whole lot of cows. They are unusual cows, and many are doing funny things like cutting the grass or playing baseball.

Cows are an endless source of mooing in our house. Very page was accompanied by several moos. Very cute pictures, with a simple storyline. This makes a funny and quick read.

[Sarah Ashburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book for students. The phonics included in the literature of this book is a great deal. They did a great deal of including similar sounds and repetition which is good for new readers. This would be a great book for students who are just learning to read because it includes many simple sight words.

[Heidi-Marie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a borderline book for me, but it seemed too much for the toddler. If I used it in a preschool storytime, I would probably do some kind of focus with the colors. Otherwise, this was a filler book that I ended up not needing.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun, rhyming book about various things seen on a car trip, primarily cows. It's a bit silly, but the bouncy narrative and colorful illustrations are entertaining for young children. It's a good book for beginning readers and our youngest really liked it.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book 3-year-old Colin and I read often. One of his favorites.

[Laurel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perhaps I have a cow book obsession...

[Edna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun book for learning colors using cows that are out in the fields, playing and doing things that people do.

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read at Drop-In Story Time on 8/23/13: http://storytimesecrets.blogspot.com/...

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I pulled this from the bookshelf to read to my son. It was one of my daughter's favorites.