The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow
Starred Review. Grade 2–3—Broad slapstick humor and galloping, Seuss-like rhymes are just part of the reason this sequel toThe Cat on the Mat Is Flat(Feiwel & Friends, 2007) has strong child appeal. Denton's funny illustrations are full of action, and his use of stick figures and stink lines makes the book look as though it had been illustrated by a cheeky but talented kid. The type layout is peppy and appropriate, breaking the story up with words that shrink or become enormous as the rhymes dictate. The 10 brief stories allow for frequent pauses but also flow together well, with some unexpected and witty transitions. A few challenging words ("underwater," "squirm") make this a book for more-competent beginning readers.—Paula Willey, Baltimore County Public Library, Towson, MDCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.