Not Just Fun – The Book Helps Kids Develop Pre-Academic Skillsįor those new to this classic board book, one thing to know upfront is that this is not a boring educational book. By using the colorful animal illustrations and having the animals share the sounds they make with the reader, it is both a visual and auditory learning tool.

Moo, Baa, La La La is a terrific way to teach these animal sounds. Their earliest vocabulary is often composed of sounds, such as animal sounds. Common Sense Media says, “Exuberant verses will have youngsters oinking, mooing, and baaing before you know it It’s entirely functional, introducing tots to animals and teaching them the creatures’ sounds.”Īround 12 months, babies begin to build their vocabulary. Not only does it have rave reviews from parents, but it is also widely recognized as a great teaching tool for even the littlest learners. Moo, Baa, La La La! is a Fun Way to Introduce Animal Sounds For example, it is listed in School Library Journal’s Top 100 Picture Books list and remains one of America’s bestselling picture books.

In the thirty plus years since its original publication, this board book is continuing to delight little ones and grow in popularity. Moo, Baa, La La La was originally published in 1982 with the original selling more than 3 million copies.

From the animals’ silly antics to the random lines meant to be sung aloud, these books are favored by kids and are commonly found on their shelves. With a minimal amount of words and pages, Boynton manages to weave a delightful story that makes children (and adults) giggle.

Both the words and the illustrations are designed to captivate even the youngest listeners. With comic style and sing-song rhythms, Boynton board books are often the go-to picks for a child’s first library. No Child’s Library is Complete Without Some Boynton Board Books Ask anyone who has had a child in the last thirty years if they are familiar with Sandra Boynton’s board books, and you will hear an enthusiastic “Yes!” Years after their kids have outgrown board books, parents can still fondly recite entire Sandra Boynton books – especially Moo, Baa, La La La. There are some authors whose names hold special meaning – J.K.

Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton