Are you ready for National Simultaneous Storytime 2017?
Hey diddle diddle
You all know the riddle,
A cow jumps over the moon…
We all know the cow that jumped over the moon, but do you know the story behind the brave bovine? Do you know that it was only through the help of her friends – the cat, the fiddle, the dish, the spoon and the little dog – that Cow managed to take that fateful leap? Discover the story behind this classic nursery rhyme in The Cow Tripped Over the Moon, a glorious picture book by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood that children will absolutely adore!
The Cow Tripped Over the Moon has been selected as the official book for National Simultaneous Storytime 2017, so come Wednesday 24th May, children Australia-wide will be reading this book and participating in fun-filled activities.
Read it at home, suggest it to your young one’s teacher, or participate in related activities at your local library!
Here are some questions to discuss with your young ones after reading this book | Print and enjoy this book-themed find-a-word | Print and make these finger puppets.
DID YOU KNOW … Tony Wilson wrote this book for his son Jack, who has cerebral palsy.
‘The Cow Tripped Over the Moon is a story about perseverance. I love seeing people practice a skill, especially a difficult skill, and do it so many times that eventually it becomes easy. I see it in my older two kids, Polly, 8, and Harry, 5, with things like cartwheels, kicking a footy or learning to read. But I dedicated The Cow Jumped Over the Moon to my now four year old, Jack.‘ – Tony Wilson.
The Cow Tripped Over the Moon
National Simultaneous Storytime Book for 2017
Hey diddle diddle You all know the riddle A cow jumps over the moon . . . But the moon is very high in the sky. How many attempts will it take before Cow makes her famous high-flying leap?
About the Contributor
Anastasia Hadjidemetri
Anastasia Hadjidemetri is the former editor of The Booktopian and star of Booktopia's weekly YouTube show, Booked with Anastasia. A big reader and lover of books, Anastasia relishes the opportunity to bring you all the latest news from the world of books.
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