Everybody Says Meow
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Everybody Says Meow

Written & illustrated by Constance Lombardo

Animals can't follow the simple command to say 'meow,' leading to delightful chaos.

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32 pages· 141 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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In a world where everyone is supposed to say 'meow,' a group of playful animals can't quite get it right. With unexpected 'woofs' and 'ribbits,' these adorable creatures create a cacophony of sounds, turning a simple instruction into a delightful mess. As the animals discover that not everyone says 'meow,' they learn that more friends and more sounds make for more fun. Perfect for preschoolers, this playful tale invites little ones to join in the laughter and sounds, promising giggles and a surprise ending that will leave them wanting more.

From the publisher

“The messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome. An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes.” –KirkusEverybody Says Meow! Or do they? Fans of Sandra Boynton and of Jules Feiffer’s classic Bark, George will meow, bark, and ribbit when they hear this hilarious picture book about a waggish group of adorable animals that just cannot follow one simple instruction.”Welcome to that magical time when everybody says, ‘Meow!’ Ready?”Well, not quite. There’s also a “Woof.” And a “Ribbit.”A few words and a minimal background can make for plenty of mischief–especially when your characters are adorable, delightfully silly, and probably NOT LISTENING!Fun, cumulative, and playful, Everybody Says Meow is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers just learning how to read.”Working in pen, ink, and watercolor, Lombardo’s bright scenes focus all the attention on her cast as they discover that not everybody says ‘meow’–and that more friends make things much more fun.” –Publishers Weekly”This readaloud swiftly becomes a read-along, and little ones will quickly join in with the various animal sounds. A final comic punch will leave listeners giggling and wanting more.” –Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
141
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~71L
Themes & topics
Books about animal soundsBooks about animalsBooks about catsBooks about imagination and play
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.1
F&P level
~C
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
508827
Publication
Published
November 5, 2019
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062689887

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