Mommy makes a funny “MOOOOO” sound.

My son showed absolutely no interest in Sandra Boynton books until about a month ago.

He picked this out for his dad to read to him and we've been reading "MooBuhLuhLuhLuhLuh" every night since then. We usually let him make the animal noises and at the end ask him what he says (usually a tiger noise).

Unfortunately now, all of the Sandra Boynton books we own are "MooBuhLuhLuhLuhLuh" so any time we pull out Tickle Time or Doggies he thinks it's his favorite. Pretty cool that he recognizes the artwork, but a little sad that we can't add in a bit of variety. Oh toddlers!

Well this one’s just fun

Here's that zany cast of farm characters again! This book is great, because all things Sandra Boynton are great. But it's not nearly as good or as much fun to read as the party-in-a-book that is Barnyard Dance.

Lady Amelia, a widow with three daughters and a quirky aunt, hires Alexander as her stable manager. Unbeknownst to Amelia, Alexander is in fact a Duke initially looking to recoup money owed him by her late husband for horses sent from the Middle East. This story had it all, a strong heroine, thoroughbred horses, romance, intrigue and mystery. Definitely a must-read.
Thank you Chantry Dawes, Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

Moo, Baa, La La La from Sandra Boynton is a great picture book for children. This book is for children the ages 6 months to 2 years old. This book introduces the different sounds that many animals make. I rated this book a four-star rating because it’s a great book to start introducing sounds and noises to children. Sandra uses this book to show that each animal makes different noises and sounds. This book is a great book for children that are starting to talk! I believe children can really have fun while reading this story because of the illustrations of the animals. This book would be a great book to use with students who are learning different sounds or different types of animals.

This short picture book revolves around different animals making characteristic noises, serving as a simple introduction to sounds for very young children. Its pages contain minimal text and bright, friendly illustrations, helping to capture a child’s attention. The final prompt encourages kids to think about the noise they make, which is a playful touch that can spark a moment of interaction or creativity.

However, the book’s focus is quite narrow—it’s primarily designed to teach or reinforce animal sounds rather than present a more substantial story. Readers seeking a richer narrative or deeper themes in children’s literature may find it less engaging, though it certainly fulfills its role as a basic preschool-level tool. Overall, it’s functional and appealing enough for the youngest audience, but it doesn’t stand out much beyond that purpose.

I give a copy of this to all new mothers as I read it so many times that to this day, 23 years after my first child was born, I can recite the thing from memory. As a rookie mom, I forgot to pack books in the diaper bag for a plane trip. When our daughter began to get fussy, all I could do was “read” the book from memory and IT WORKED!! Sandra Boynton’s books have a certain rhythm that children and adults can have fun with.

Five month old Ada and I have been reading this book a lot this week. It's not her favourite but it's ok. I like the rhyming text, and she seems to appreciate it also, but Ada is more into faces these days. She seems to get a big kick out of the cats saying meow!

I marked 5 stars because I happily sing this book to the tune of Bad Romance. It really transforms the book from "nice for babies" to "I fucking love this book."

I sure love her books! This one is great.

A thought-provoking read, in which the futile attempt to assign meaning to animal sounds highlights the absurdity of our own existence, reminding us of the unending chaos that governs our universe.