Not Now, Cow

by Tammi Sauer, Troy Cummings (Illustrator)

Overview

InNot Now, Cow, award-winning author Tammi Sauer and New York Times bestselling illustrator Troy Cummings presenta hilarious, colorful board book in which all the farm animals are ready for the seasons to change—except for Cow!

In this whimsical celebration of the seasons, Rooster and his farm friends are ready for springtime play. But not Cow, who can’t seem to dress for the weather. She’s decked out in a parka and mittens as the first flowers bloom, ski pants and a wool hat as the summer sun beats down, and a bathing suit and flip-flops when snow starts to tumble.

Readers will love shouting out the catchy refrain (“Not NOW, Cow!”) while learning all about the seasons!

STARRED REVIEW *“Pure fun; readers and preschoolers will applaud both the silliness and practicalities presented.” —Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781419746291
Publisher:	Abrams Appleseed
Publication date:	04/06/2021
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	653,876
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Tammi Sauer, a former teacher and library media specialist, is a full-time children’s book author who presents at schools and conferences across the country. She has 35 published picture books with more on the way. Tammi’s books have received awards, earned starred reviews, made lists, been developed into musicals, and been translated into many different languages. Most importantly, kids really like her books! Tammi is based in Oklahoma. To learn more about Tammi and her books, please visit her website and follow her on Twitter.
Troy Cummings is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator behind Can I Be Your Dog?, The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out (Big-Time!), and the Notebook of Doom series. He has written and illustrated more than 60 children’s books. His illustrations have appeared in newspapers, magazines, greeting cards, board games, jigsaw puzzles, a French opera, and on the back of a box of fish sticks. Cummings lives in Indiana, where he steals jokes from his cats and kids.

Editorial Reviews

★ 2021-02-09
Animal friends on the farm are ready to enjoy the pleasures of each new season—but Cow displays confusion over what is expected.

In a double-page spread before the title page, an excited Rooster crows, “SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!” Spring is announced immediately after the title page, and readers see Duck watering her newly emerged sprouts, Sheep flying a kite, and Goat enjoying the spring showers. Cow, however, appears dressed in mittens, a heavy scarf, and hat. “Oh Cow. Not now,” says Rooster. Summer arrives, and with it swimming, beach play, and ice cream cones, but Cow is ready with a sled, snow boots, and heavy sweater. And again Rooster tells her, “Oh Cow. Not now.” Amusing illustrations in bold colors reflect each season’s attributes while the succinct and simple rhyming text details the animals’ activities. The fall scenario shows orange and brown leaves falling with Horse raking, Chick munching on an apple, and Sheep carving a pumpkin: “Horse is ready. / Builds a pile. / Chick is ready. / Snacks awhile. // Sheep is ready. / Adds a smile.” But a parka-clad Cow is set on skiing. Rooster: “Oh, Cow. Just…wow.” When, in winter, Cow shows up in a bathing suit and flippers, her exasperated friends finally tell her, “We need to talk.” Readers might wonder whether Cow is just innocently clueless or expressing her individualism. Kids will nevertheless be eager to repeat the refrain, the predictable structure of the page turns and pacing expertly cuing them. (This book was reviewed digitally with 9-by-18-inch double-page spreads viewed at 61.9% of actual size.)

Pure fun; readers and preschoolers will applaud both the silliness and practicalities presented. (Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Pure fun; readers and preschoolers will applaud both the silliness and practicalities presented." —Kirkus Reviews

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