  | Full Text Reviews: School Library Journal - 07/01/2012 PreS—When Cindy Moo and the other cows on Diddle Farm overhear the familiar nursery rhyme, they begin a discussion on the possibility of a cow jumping over the moon. Only Cindy Moo believes she can do it. After several attempts, a rainstorm, and the resulting puddles, she proves that with the right know-how, a cow can indeed jump over the moon. Excitement rhythmically rises and falls with each of Cindy's unsuccessful jumps. Success unites the herd "whenever rain clouds pass their way/and it is growing late,/they gaze upon that puddled moon/and jump it two by two." Night-blue skies sparkle with stars, and luminous landscapes are home to Cindy Moo and her fluffy stuffed-animal-like herd. Both rhyme and pictures will appeal to toddlers and young preschoolers. Great for bedtime sharing.—Carolyn Janssen, Children's Learning Center of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH - Copyright 2012 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission. Booklist - 07/01/2012 As fresh as newly churned butter, this takeoff on “Hey Diddle Diddle” is mighty clever. “Over at the Diddle farm / a little bit past eight, / the cows all heard a nursery rhyme / that caused a great debate.” Upon hearing about this astonishing cow that leapt over the moon, the bovines are plenty dubious. Until Cindy Moo pipes up: “If that cow could jump the moon, by golly, I can too.” Night after night, Cindy Moo gives it her best, but she always ends up a battered tangle of hooves. The following double-page spread is the book’s most effective: Cindy, sad, watching as a hard rain washes the moon completely away—so much for her dream. Until, of course, she finds the moon: right there in a big puddle. Mortensen’s rhymes syncopate the silliness while Mack’s often in-your-face watercolors give the tale extra oomph with textured, fuzzy cowhides and exaggerated expressions. Mo(ooo)ve aside your other cow tales, because this lovable bovine really does take off. - Copyright 2012 Booklist. Loading...
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