  | Full Text Reviews: Booklist - 08/01/2018 In this spoof of televised reality competitions, host Mr. McMonkey invites readers to win prizes (delicious bananas) by guessing whether two contenders, Action Clam and Cow, will crash, splash, or moo when performing awesome stunts. Action Clam races a car into blocks (he crashes) and shoots out of a cannon into a really faraway glass of water (he splashes), while Cow skateboards through a loop-the-loop and motorcycles over buses (he moos for each). Both vie for the big one, which involves a rocket pack, a piñata, and a vat of butterscotch pudding. The flashy cover, which prominently features the odd but enthusiastic characters, is designed to draw readers in, while Mr. McMonkey's enticing mentions of a secret prize will hook them. The hyperbolic text consists of Mr. McMonkey's short, play-by-play descriptions, and the action-filled illustrations, which pop on the yellowish-gold pages, make this a strong candidate for a read-aloud. Readers will be encouraged to channel their inner Carson Daly, and eager audiences will want to invent awesome competitions of their own. - Copyright 2018 Booklist. School Library Journal - 09/01/2018 PreS-Gr 2—Set up like a game show, Shea's latest humorous picture book asks participants to raise their hands and vote (CRASH!, SPLASH!, or MOO! are the options) for the outcome of stunts done by an Action Clam and Cow. Narration is done by an energetic host named Mr. McMonkey, and the prizes include bananas and a top secret end-of-the-book prize. The digital illustrations are as silly, unpredictable, and action-packed as the story line. It is impossible not to have fun while reading or listening to this zany story. VERDICT The elements of interactivity make this a great storytime read-aloud. This story is also full of classroom extension possibilities, including activities involving new stunts and outcomes. Kids will line up for a chance to play.—Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, Alta. - Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission. Loading...
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