Let's Dance, Little Pookie

by Sandra Boynton

POOKIE’S MOM proposes a lively dance together. Pookie, being Pookie, is somewhat hesitant to try something new. But little by little, Pookie is drawn into the dance—hopping, marching, shimmying, singing. Presented in Boynton’s captivating style, this book will thoroughly delight toddlers and their caregivers alike.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Humor, Fiction, Kids, Storytime

18 pages, Board book

First published August 12, 2008

About the author

Sandra Keith Boynton is an American humorist, songwriter, director, music producer, children's author, and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated over eighty-five books for children and seven general audience books, as well as over four thousand greeting cards, and seven music albums. She has also designed calendars, wallpaper, bedding, stationery, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and plush toys for various companies.

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun book that makes you move. It made her cry from beginning to end. The hysterical cry where she turns red and pops the eardrum of anyone nearby. Perhaps not her favorite. Maybe Footloose will be her favorite movie growing up.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read to my son when he was one month and one day old. He looked a little concerned about where this one was going. I suspect it will be a favorite down the road though.

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got another little pookie book for my birthday. My parents know I like to read so they think this is appropriate. I read it out loud to pingus, we loved it.

[Lacy | literary_lacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun book that got my kids moving. We love books that are interactive and get you dancing or jumping around.

This book was simple, and had easy dance moves that were also, lots of fun.

This book is great for little ones!

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mom handed this one to me at the library. I've loved the Boynton books since I was really little :)

[Coach D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read at the frozen yogurt place. Goes well with watermelon sorbet.

[Courtney Hassell Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let’s Dance Little Pookie is a fictional children board book, about a mother pig who goal, is to get her son Pookie to dance. The mother uses various instructions and items to get Pookie to dance, that is easy to do for young children. The author/illustrator uses different fonts to types and color to express the action of the word. The illustrations match the mean and dynamic of the words.
My daughter loves this book it very short, and she acts out all the action that Pookie does she make me read after we finish longer books. As a parent, I don't see why my 3-year-old daughter so interested in the book. She was the one who picked it maybe it was the images. Maybe your child will like it to my daughter would give it 5 stars.

[Kate M. Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack borrowed this book from the Oxford Public Library. We're working our way through all the Sandra Boynton books.

Since Jack was a bit fussy between lunch and nap, I pulled out his library books — to great success! He's really into pigs right now, so he was delighted to see Pookie and make pig noises. He didn't exactly dance with her, but he ran around the living room doing monkey arms and wiggling his booty, so I think that counts.

[Lil Old Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sandra Boynton is the best. Just adorable illustrations, cute stories, and fun to read, both for adults and their kiddos. This one is fun to read and to play dance with your littles afterwards, just like pookie and mommy.

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I checked this one out for my grandson, who owns one of the other Pookie titles so is familiar with the character. He had me repeat read it. He is too young to really quite get into the "doing" of the participatory story, but it will come.

[Danielle LeBlanc · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ll read anything by this lady. Why are these so good? Even the kind of “meh” ones. Who is Pookie? Gonna hit up the library to find out.

Anyway this will be fun when Oz can follow commands better and we’ll use this story to get some wiggles out.

[MaryLibrarianOH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic board book reissued. Get those feet moving! Great action book.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love how fun all of Sandra Boynton’s books are!!

[Ame · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is probably a book best accompanied with music since the kiddos were unimpressed with my improvised sing-song telling.

[Jenny Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

10 stars!

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Pookie's mom wants to get him to dance and encourages him to do various moves. A fun action book to share with little ones.

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boynton does it again. Fun. Little Pookie and his Mom do a simple dance.

[Danielle Robertson Robertson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as fun to read or as novel as others by this author

[Erin Stuhlsatz · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read this while snuggling on the couch. I think the reading lacked a certain something. Note to self, try actually dancing.

[Mort's Kids · Rating 3 out of 5]

A silly little ditty that's charming enough, though I could see getting bored or annoyed by it over time, especially as kids age and they want to dance and march with it.

[Alicia Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

For: pig/piglet fans; readers looking for an interactive book.

Possible red flags: silliness, though not as outright silly as other Boynton books.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

We own several Boynton books so I was surprised when my 3 year old was not interested in this book. I thought it was a fun and interactive story that would get him up and moving.

[Noelle Paige]

Actually read this on Feb 6. Previous books were read throughout January/1st Month, along with cloth non-story books. 📚♥️

[Megan Gery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute as can be! It’d be fun to do the dance with bigger kids.

[Sandra Matthews · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like rhyme and silly words and dancing then this book is for you and you little one!

[Andrés · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rhymes just didn't flow as well on this one as other Boynton books.

[Maeve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pookie's Mom invites her to dance. Pookie puts on her snazzy shoes and slowly gets into the groove.

[Beverlee Jobrack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Boynton books.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun Boynton book.

[R · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Let’s Dance, Little Pookie” includes short, fun rhymes appropriate for littles! I acted them out (well, danced them out), and I was stared at the entire time. So, it’s definitely engaging!