Boo! Baa, La La La!
Boynton on Board Series
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What’s inside...
The book is a humorous tale of barnyard animals trying to teach a little boy to imitate their sounds, all while learning about different animal noises and having a lot of fun. Told and illustrated by Sandra Boynton with charm and pizzazz. Boo! Baa, La La La! is an engaging Halloween story, a cousin of her classic Moo, Baa, La La La! It follows a gentle cow as she ventures out on a moonlit Halloween night, trying to find out who responded to her 'BOO' with a 'BAA'. The story includes a captivating surprise ending that is sure to delight readers of all ages, whether they are feathered or furry.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-2
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do the animals make in the story, and can you make those sounds too?
Why do you think the animals reacted that way when they heard a loud noise?
How do you feel when you hear unexpected noises, and what do you do?
Can you guess what animal is coming next based on the sound you hear?
What was your favorite part of the book, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to mimic animal sounds while reading to make the experience interactive and fun.
Discuss the feelings of the characters and relate them to real-life situations your child might encounter.
Pause at key moments and ask your child to predict what will happen next, enhancing their analytical thinking.
After reading, connect the story to your child's experiences by asking if anything similar has ever happened to them.
Celebrate moments when your child makes connections or guesses correctly, to boost their confidence in reading and comprehension.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Recognizing and replicating sounds
Explanation: In 'Boo! Baa, La La La!' children encounter different animal sounds that prompt them to match sounds with respective animals.
Real-World Application: This skill helps in auditory development and can enhance a child's ability to identify and differentiate between various sounds in their daily environment.
Example Lesson: Understanding cause and effect
Explanation: The playful narrative shows how actions, like animals making sounds, lead to reactions, engaging the young reader and teaching them about consequence.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding of cause and effect in their decision-making process and comprehend how their actions affect others around them.
Example Lesson: Developing empathy and social skills
Explanation: Through the interactions between the animals, children learn about social dynamics and the importance of communication.
Real-World Application: This lesson is crucial in helping children navigate their own social environments, teaching them to recognize feelings and fostering effective communication skills.