Who Hoots? invites children to guess which animals make which sounds, beginning with a series of deliberately silly mismatches before revealing the correct answers. Dogs, pigs, horses, owls, and other creatures help turn a simple concept into an energetic guessing game.
With its repetitive text, bold illustrations, and playful use of sounds like hooting, buzzing, quacking, and roaring, the book is designed for participation. A follow-up to Who Hops?, it works especially well as a read-aloud for preschoolers learning to recognize animals and the noises they make.
"The neon-bright pictures are wildly imaginative with eye-popping color combinations. A purple alligator with green teeth against a red-orange background and a pink moose with green antlers against a yellow-gold background, all outlined with thick black line, are certain to get the attention of children, even those in the back row. The short text begs for responses and listeners will be sure to oblige. "
— The School Library Journal
Book Specifications
Publisher
Harcourt Children's Books
Publication Date
March 15, 1998
Pages
32
ISBN-10
015201978X
ISBN-13
978-0152019786
Dimensions
10 x 0.1 x 8 inches
Awards & Recognition
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
Parent's Choice Award
Selected for the New York Public Library's "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing"
American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
"My 3-year-old asks for this book every night! The interactive format is brilliant—she loves guessing which animals hop and which don't. The illustrations are bright and engaging. A definite keeper in our home library."
— Amazon Reviewer
"As a preschool teacher, I use this book constantly. It's perfect for teaching animal movements and getting kids up and moving. The repetitive text helps with language development, and the humor keeps everyone giggling."
— Goodreads Review
"Charming illustrations and a simple but effective concept. My kids love the surprise ending (no spoilers!). Katie Davis has a gift for understanding what appeals to young children."
— Barnes & Noble Review
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