Everybody Says Meow

The messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome. An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes. Kirkus Everybody Says Meow! Or do they? Fans of Sandra Boynton and of Jules Feiffers classic Bark, George will meow, bark, and ribbit when they hear this hilarious picture book about a waggish group of adorable animals that just cannot follow one simple instruction. Welcome to that magical time when everybody says, Meow! Ready? Well, not quite. Theres also a Woof. And a Ribbit. A few words and a minimal background can make for plenty of mischiefespecially when your characters are adorable, delightfully silly, and probably NOT LISTENING! Fun, cumulative, and playful, Everybody Says Meow is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers just learning how to read. Working in pen, ink, and watercolor, Lombardos bright scenes focus all the attention on her cast as they discover that not everybody says meowand that more friends make things much more fun. Publishers Weekly This readaloud swiftly becomes a read-along, and little ones will quickly join in with the various animal sounds. A final comic punch will leave listeners giggling and wanting more. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books