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Available
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The sounds of the farm animals create a lively beat that keep Farmer Sue, the chicks, sheep, and other farm animals awake.
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Publication
Knopf Books for Young Readers (2012), Edition: Brdbk, 32 pages
User reviews
LibraryThing member MeditationesMartini
Honestly, this was totally fun and whimsical and I liked the art and the way each verse leads into the next with interlocking rhymes that kids can anticipate and the only reason I didn't rate it better was because the phrase "'cause they got that beat" makes me cringe when I read it out loud and I
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could never imagine finding a way to use it myself and me and "'cause they got that beat" are in short inimical. Show Less
LibraryThing member cspine
This book is one big poem that has amazing rythme. It shows how a farm comes together and enjoys danncing and singing. This book teaches children about unity and rythme.
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
Colorful and fun. Great choice for a read aloud.
LibraryThing member alovett
Craig, Lindsey. Farmyard Beat. Illustrated by Marc Brown. 2012. 32 pp. $6.99 brdbk. Alfred A. Knopf/Random House. 0-3079-3082-3 / 978-0-307-93082-8. Ages 0-3.
The inhabitants of this farmyard from the chicks to cows can’t sleep “cause they got that beat,” and they even wake up Farmer Sue with
The inhabitants of this farmyard from the chicks to cows can’t sleep “cause they got that beat,” and they even wake up Farmer Sue with
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their racket. Rhythm, rhyme, and repetition are well used throughout the text making this book a good choice for reading aloud in small or large groups and to encourage interactive activities like clapping or chanting of the refrain. Full page spreads are in a paper collage style. The composition of illustrations is energetic and indicative of dancing motion of characters. The book could also be valuable for discussing types of animals and the sounds they make. While the farmyard animals are finally able to fall asleep, the story might not be a good choice for signaling bedtime because of the upbeat tempo which invites spirited chanting and dancing. A good choice for story-time especially in a lively group setting. Recommended. Ages 0-3. Show Less
LibraryThing member pussreboots
Farmyard Beat by Linsey Craig uses catchy rhymes and rhythms to tell the story of a barnyard of animals who can't sleep. First the chicks wake up and one by one the other animals do too. Until at last, Farmer Sue is up!
Marc Brown (author of the Arthur series) provides the illustrations for this
The book is a good mixture of basics.
naming of animals
the sounds they make
lots of repetition
easy to read lyrics
bold illustrations
Marc Brown (author of the Arthur series) provides the illustrations for this
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adorable book. They are collages that use a variety of paper types that provide pattern and visual texture to the pieces.The book is a good mixture of basics.
naming of animals
the sounds they make
lots of repetition
easy to read lyrics
bold illustrations
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
Woken by the peep-peep-peeing of the chicks, a series of other animals add their own sounds to the nighttime beat of the farmyard, until finally Farmer Sue hears them and comes to investigate.
Author Lindsey Craig and illustrator Marc Brown, who previously collaborated on the picture-book Dancing
Author Lindsey Craig and illustrator Marc Brown, who previously collaborated on the picture-book Dancing
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Feet, join forces again in this poetic read-aloud, which features an engagingly rhythmic text and appealing collage artwork. These illustrations are in a different style from the ones Marc Brown created for his famous Arthur picture-books, but have a colorful and quirky sensibility of their own. Although it didn't make a particularly strong impression on me, I can see Farmyard Beat making an excellent read-aloud selection. Show Less
LibraryThing member JenW1
Rhythmic and fun! Perfect for toddler or preschool storytime. (Quirky and fun illustrations, too!)
LibraryThing member Sondosottallah
An engaging and interactive book that gets children moving! This book is definitely for younger children as they are learning about different animals and sounds. The illustrations, which are hand painted paper collages, are very bold and unique.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 6 inches
ISBN
0307930823 / 9780307930828
Other editions
Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig (Board book)