Crash, Splash, or Moo by Bob Shea, 2018Get your cheesy game show voice ready because you are going to want to read this hilarious book again and again! Mr. McMonkey, an energetic, banana-loving monkey, is the host to this wacky game show that stars Action Clam and a run-of-the-mill cow as daredevils who perform amazing stunts. Before each dangerous act, Mr. McMonkey polls the audience for their guess whether the outcome will be a crash, splash, or moo.
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The comical illustrations are full of high-energy action and Mr. McMonkey’s request that readers raise their hands to show their prediction provides a fun interactive element that makes this story irresistible.
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Bob Shea is well known for his humorous children’s books and this is another winner. I have no doubt that this will become a new classic read aloud. I know that it will certainly be my go-to when I am a guest reader for my children’s classes.
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It also has tons of potential for classroom extensions. As soon as we finished reading it, my son asked if we could create our own game with funny outcomes.
