Cows Can't Jump
Cows can't jump but they can swim. Gorillas can't swim but they can ... The book continues on in this way through 20 animals and their skills.
Fun pictures help illustrate the idea that each of us has our own talents. With young readers, you may be able to engage them in imitating animal talents.
The story carried on the "can't, but they can ..." concept for too many animals. In the end, it missed the opportunity to really drive home the message.
My daughter (4) was interested in the story and what was going to happen. She was interested for one reading but then didn't want to pick it up again.
At first, I thought Cows Can't Jump was going to be good but it was never pulled together like it could have been. It had a good message that even though we can't do everything there are some things that we can do.
Young readers can learn (and imitate) animal traits in this picture book that can be an easy reader.
Within the story of what animals can and can't do is the idea that each of us is special and can do our own things. You might ask your young reader what they can do. This is a great way to demonstrate - and encourage - different types of movement with kids.
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Read with a 4-year-old girl.
Borrow or skip. Some kids may enjoy pretending to do what the animals do. For the message, though, there are other better books I would pick one of those over this. This is a book that has the potential to last through preschool and be useful as your chil
| Title | Cows Can't Jump |
| About | |
| Author | Dave Reisman |
| Publisher | Jumping Cow Press © 2008 |
| Illustrators | Jason A. Maas |
| ISBN | 0980143306 |
| Material | Hard Cover |
| Cost | $7.99 |
| Genres | Easy Reader, Self Worth |
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