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Boynton's latest picture book shares the quality that has made her past hits shine: it's just as much fun for adults as it is for kiddos. She's onto something, too — it became a lot easier to finish writing this review when I pictured an enthusiastic chicken watching me type, yelling "WOO HOO, PECK THOSE KEYS!" Recommended By Madeline S., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Bestselling, beloved author Sandra Boynton — and a very exuberant chicken! — have an important message to share in this inspiring and highly giftable all-ages picture book for every life milestone!
Whether you are learning to skate, baking a cake, or even making a mistake, this hilarious and heartfelt rhyming book reminds us that trying our best is reason to celebrate. From children trying to master new skills to adults who had a hard week at work, we all get overwhelmed sometimes and need reassurance. And who better to offer it than a chicken exclaiming: "WOO HOO! YOU'RE DOING GREAT!"
The ideal gift to cheer on kids and adults through life's milestones — both big and small — including moving up ceremonies and graduations, birthdays, testing out a hobby, starting out somewhere new, and so much more.
Review
"This riotous book hits all the right notes and does so succinctly and hilariously. WOO HOO! This is the perfect way to foster healthy self-esteem in little ones." Kirkus (Starred Review)
About the Author
Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, children's author, songwriter, producer, and director. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over 75 books, including five New York Times bestsellers. More than 85 million of her books have been sold, "mostly to friends and family," she says. She has also written (with Michael Ford) and produced six albums of renegade children's music. Three of her albums have been certified Gold (over 500,000 copies sold), and Philadelphia Chickens, nominated for a Grammy, has gone Platinum (over 1 million copies sold). Boynton has also directed twelve music videos of her songs, including the award-winning "One Shoe Blues" starring B.B. King, "Alligator Stroll" starring Josh Turner, and "Tyrannosaurus Funk" (animation) sung by Samuel L. Jackson. She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America.