The sparse text, which surrounds a cast of animal friends throughout, floats right off the page, begging to be sung in the tune of carol. "A fun twist on the traditional Christmas carol “Deck the Halls.” Any attempt to merely read this delightfully silly board book will be futile. Chickens and other animal friends offer quiet sounds.until (classic Boynton) a rowdy bunch goes “a little wild.” Excited little ones will love the implicit invitation." After “deck the halls with cows and holly,” singing, trimming the tree, and making merry (“All the happy pigs go HA HA HA!”), it’s time to settle down and go to bed. "The familiar farmyard gang celebrates Christmas Eve in Boynton’s latest holiday-themed board book. She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America. King, “Alligator Stroll” starring Josh Turner, and “Tyrannosaurus Funk” (animated) sung by Samuel L. Boynton has also directed twelve music videos of her songs, including the award-winning “One Shoe Blues” starring B.B. Three of her six albums have been certified Gold (over 500,000 copies sold) and Philadelphia Chickens, nominated for a Grammy, has been certified Platinum (over 1 million copies sold).
She has also written (with Michael Ford) and produced six albums of renegade children’s music. More than 85 million of her books have been sold, “mostly to friends and family,” she says. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over seventy-five children’s books and seven general audience books, including five New York Times bestsellers. The clear font and board book format make this a fun one to sing aloud.įinal verdict: A charming holiday read, MOO, BAA, FA LA LA LA LA! will delight young readers with the adorable animals, Christmas, theme, and bright colors.Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, children’s author, songwriter, producer, and director. While the first couple times, it may cause a few stumbles as caregivers sing to the theme, once they get it, it is quite a delight. The book remains non-religious throughout but captures the delight of the season well. Each page features bright colors, adorable animals, and Christmas themes that will delight young readers. Only the final page uses the Fa la la la la ending, and the rest create something unique.
What I loved: This is quite cleverly written to the tune of Deck the Halls, but with all new words. The book could be sung to the original song or just read aloud with plenty of animal sounds throughout. The story features different barnyard animals celebrating the holidays, including decorating a tree, decking the halls, and singing carols.
MOO, BAA, FA LA LA LA LA! is a delightful Christmas board book that reinvents the song, Deck the Halls.
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