The Horn Book Guide

PICTURE BOOKS

Schaefer, Carole Lexa , Schaefer, Carole Lexa

Full Moon Barnyard Dance

32 pp. | Candlewick | September, 2003 | Trade ISBN 0-7636-1878-0 $$15.99

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Christine Davenier & Christine Davenier. Packed with animal sounds, repetition, alliteration, and onomatopoeia, this text is an enjoyable read-aloud. Night sounds draw a barnyard full of animals out to dance, but darkness leads to confusion over partners. The night-toned illustrations feature friendly, animated animals. Schaefer creates a fresh story, with age-appropriate humor added by the animal confusion ("My dear, did you say 'moo' or 'meow'?").

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister