The Cow Tripped Over Moon Book & CD

The Cow Tripped Over the Moon is a hilarious and heart-warming retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, revealing the behind-the-scenes struggles of the determined cow. With each humorous failed attempt to leap over the moon, Cow's perseverance is cheered on by her quirky friends-Cat, Fiddle, Dog, Dish, and Spoon. This delightful picture book celebrates the value of persistence and the support of friends. Written in rhythmic, rhyming text and paired with playful illustrations, it is a joy to read aloud. The included Audio CD adds a dynamic element to literacy learning, helping children hear rhythm, rhyme, and intonation. A brilliant resource for exploring narrative structure, resilience, and humour, this book is also ideal for early readers and classroom performances.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces concepts of perseverance and teamwork.
• Supports phonological awareness through rhyme and rhythm.
• Builds confidence in oral language and dramatic expression.
• Encourages narrative understanding and retelling.

Classroom Ideas:

• Act out the story as a performance or assembly item.
• Use the CD for listening stations and choral reading.
• Create a storyboard showing each of Cow's failed attempts.
• Explore other nursery rhymes and write creative œwhat really happened versions.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: Suitable for ages 3-6
• Measurements: 25.7 x 24.6 x 1.0 cm
• Pages: Approx. 32 pages
• Safety: CD should be handled with care; suitable for group reading.