Editorial Review

For a little one who is reluctant to go to bed, sometimes a silly bookis just the ticket. And when it comes to silly books, Sandra Boynton is theundisputed queen. In Read more

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A cute book
My daughter adored this book as she adores all books and prevailed upon myself and others to read it constantly.

No more Good Night Moon
This book has replace our tired "Good Night Moon" which needed a break.I prefer reading this one b/c the text isn't as repetitve as "Good Night Moon".

My daughter doesn't care much for this book but I like it.
This one is a very cute and sweet book but my daughter just doesn't like Sandra Boynton's books that much. We also have "One Two Three" and the "Hipps Go Bersurk" book. I like all three of them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Bedtime    3. Bedtime & Dreams    4. Children    5. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    6. Children: Babies & Toddlers    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile fiction    9. Night    10. Sleep    11. Fiction    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Excellent book/CD set
We are so happy to have received Philadelphia Chickens as a shower gift.While our 10-month old doesn't understand the lyrics, he clearly enjoys the music, bouncing and smiling whenever he hears, "Cows, we're remarkable cows....."The songs are very enjoyable for adults as well.I've given this as a gift to 3 friends and all have loved it.

Great purchase!
Thanks for the great books.I bought two of the same from this owner.Both were new and in terrific condition.The CDs were perfect as well.Thanks!!!!!!

My child LOVES this!
We listen to this CD almost every day in the car. She's 2 yrs old now but we started listening to it at 1 year I think. She loves the "cow" song and used to ask for it every time we got in the car! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children's songs    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Librettos    6. Music - Songbooks    7. Musicals    8. Vocal scores without accompani    9. Vocal scores without accompaniment    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Songbooks    11. Musical scores, lyrics & songbooks   

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My twins' favorite book!
I had no idea that eight month old babies could be so picky about books (especially when most of them are used as teethers), but *both* of my twins absolutely love this book -- their eyes light up whenever they see it, and they smile as they work through the pages.We actually don't read it with a square-dance rhythm (not a big square dance fan) but the kids love it anyway.I'm buying it for all future baby showers!

Grab yer fiddles !
My son and I read this book every night before bed. He is 2 and will grab the book saying "barn dance, Mommy !!" We actually will dance with the book and he loves that too !
Best Yet
If you can read it without a "square dance" rythmn in your voice then more power to you!!This is Ms Boynton's best children's book!Very fun for parent and child. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Farm Animals    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Preschool    4. Dance    5. Dancing    6. Domestic animals    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Stories in rhyme    11. Board books    12. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Farm Animals   

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so cute
My son loves this book before bed!Very cute, rhyming passages. Also have "Going to Bed Book" by this author and we love both!!

Best Boynton Book
We've checked out a number of Boynton books from our library, and Pajama Time is the first one my daughter has really loved.She just turned two, and she is always asking for "Jammie Time" to be read to her, especially when we are getting her ready for bed.I like how the book can be sung, which always brings a smile to my daughter's face.The pictures and words are silly and seem to be very appealing to toddlers.

A family favorite for years
We love this book so much that we buy it for all our friends and family that have babies.It is the perfect rocking chair companion.We love the sing-song rhyming of the story, and we read it so much to our children (5 & 6) that we still remember all the words.
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Editorial Review

Artist Sandra Boynton has been charming adults for decades with her whimsical, animal-centric greeting cards and her droll sense of humor. When Boynton transferred her weirdly wonderful critters to board books for babies, she made publishing history. These short, hilarious books are perfectly suited to toddler tastes, with their small size, few words, cheerful colors, funny jokes, and silly animals. Read more

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Fantastic fun!!!
Boynton's books are WONDERFUL!We bought this set after being given several of her books as gifts.I checked a few more out of the library and had to get copies of our own.The pictures are so delightful and funny!Our 4 month old isn't necessarily into the pictures, but she loves to hear the books read to her!

MEMORABLE, GREAT books!
My son is 16 years old.We bought Sandra Boynton's books when he was a baby.The illustrations are funny and they are easy to read aloud in a funny, exaggerated way.Our son loved Boynton's books so much that, 14 years later, my husband and I can STILL recite "Moo Baa La La La."We buy them for all our friends who have babies.
Aunt in Indiana
These books are wonderful.I have to read them to my little one over and over.He is 3.They are simple enough that now we are switching roles and he reads them to me.The loves to read them and they are simple for him to understand and laugh at. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Alphabet    3. Animal sounds    4. Animals    5. Animals - General    6. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    7. Children: Babies & Toddlers    8. Concepts - General    9. Fiction    10. Humorous Stories    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / General   

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Another Hit !!
I got this for my son when he was 1, the book is read nearly every night
Spectacular!
We can't get this book out of our heads!It's extremely catchy and an enjoyable read for us and our daughter.And she always laughs when we get to the last page (she's only 12 months old...)Definitely one of our favorites!

Great book, even for babies
My 4 month old loves this book, she gets so excited when I read it to her.If she's fussy and I recite it to her, she stops fussing.Great book!Very cute. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animal communication    2. Animal sounds    3. Animals - General    4. Children's Baby - Boardbooks    5. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    6. Children: Babies & Toddlers    7. Fiction    8. Stories in rhyme    9. Board books    10. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Fun for adults, too!
We received this CD for a gift a year ago and my kids(4 1/2 and 13mo) and I still BOTH enjoy hearing it!Fun, catchy tunes, with a bit of humor for adults, and silliness for kids.

Wholesome family entertainment we can ALL sing along to!
Despite some unevenness , this album and its accompanying book are a drive-time hit in our household - amazing considering my kids are 10 and 11 - oh, and a baby, who probably doesn't get all the subtleties, but enjoys the music nonetheless.
For the seriously silly
This is first rate music for adults and kids.It is Disney quality family fun.Great music that kids and the kid that lives inside each one of us can enjoy.I still find myself singing some of the lyrics from the Turkey Love Song and Tropical Sands (particularly since I live in Alaska)..... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Humorous songs    4. Juvenile Music    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Music - Songbooks    7. Nonsense songs    8. Songbooks    9. Texts    10. Board books    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Songbooks    12. Musical scores, lyrics & songbooks    13. Vocal music   

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AIR GUITAR HEAVEN FOR MY 5, 6 & 8 YEAR OLDS. THEY LOVE THIS CD/BOOK - ROCK ON!
I almost can't believe that some reviewers are so critical. My kids don't know the writer/illustrator from a hole in the wall -- but I have to re-play the Bacon Brother's "Pots and Pans" and that other hot rockin' tune that has something to do with broccoli(eieieieie!) over and over.My three kids have formed their own backseat air guitar/drums/whatever band, they've memorized the lyrics, they're getting along and, when I gaze back at them, they're NOT brain frozen, dull eyed focussed on a little screen tv watching a video.Movin' and Groovin', baby.I love it, so do they. ROCK ON, DOG TRAIN!

Rejoice, Boomers.Rock 'n' Roll is hear!
Tired of listening to your G'childs "Wee-sings" & Raffi? Do we really have to listen to these again...& again & again
Great sequel!
This book delivered exactly what I expected from a sequel to Philadelphia Chickens and Rhinoceros Tap (as well as Pigorian Chants). The kids just love it and the songs and music are good to listen to for adults as well. While they can be silly, they are contemporary and inspire, rather than grind on your nerves like some other kids song books. Definitely worth a look and listen many times over. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 2001-2010    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Juvenile Music    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Music - Songbooks    8. Rock music    9. Texts    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Songbooks    11. Music    12. Musical scores, lyrics & songbooks   

Editorial Review

The thinking's not fuzzy in these board books, but the animalscertainly are. Sandra Boynton's familiar furry creatures introduce simple concepts in this bright collection of four books, replete with clever line drawings. In Read more

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Great books for every child!!!
The books are great! This volume : The Going to Bed Book, But Not the Hippotamus, Opposites, Horns to Toes; I must say that I am going to get more of Sandra Byonton's books. The rhymes are short and simple but nice and I think this is important for infants as their attention span is pretty short. The illustrations are wonderful and kids won't go tired of them forever as they are cartoon characters. My 8 month old and 6 years old daughters to enjoy listening to the rhymes and looking at the pictures as I enjoy reading the books to them. Get these volume now.....

great for under two
I bought these books for my daughter and she just loves them. Plus, they're so easy for her to handle since they are board books. She loves to just sit in her chair and "read" them by herself too.

Boynton Books are Best
These books are great for the 0-3 age group. They have cute little animals that are likable and just look like they would be fun to know in person. The books are short with catchy rhymes. They are easy to read and easy to memorize. For those with a short attention span, like the active toddler age, these books are perfect.
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Big Box of Boynton
Barnyard Dance! & Pajama Time! are a couple of our all time favorites. Excellent and fun!Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs is just OK in my opinion and that's why this group of books received a 4 star rating instead of 5 stars.

Barnyard is Best Boynton Book!
We (my one year old) daughter and I love the Barnyard Dance! She actually started liking the book when she was about 9 months. I borrowed it from the public library, thought it was the best Boynton book ever and asked for it for Christmas. The number two choice, in my opinion is "One, Two, Three."

Great Baby Books, Great Memories
We received Barnyard Dance! and Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs! when our son was born.We started reading them to him before he could talk.There is a wonderful, enchanting way that Boynton uses words and drawings to create an exciting connection for young children.In addition, I will remember until the day I die the joy of my son pointing at words or characters as I read the text with enthusiastic expression.Six years later, our daughter was born and we renewed our connection with Boynton's books with the same heart-warming experience.These are simply great pre-reader books.Both my wife and I recommended them and we have given sets to friends who have also found them to be fun and joy-full. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. General    5. Humorous Stories    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Board books    8. Gift books for children    9. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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One of my favorite
My toddler LOVES this book. And the term Be-bo is affectionately used in our house because of this book.You can't go wrong with any Sandra Boynton books but this one is very fun to read.

Love the hippos and their belly b's!
My son, husband and I all love the Belly Button Book!It is so fun to read, funny, and the hippos are so cute!My son is 19 months-old and loves all the Sandra Boynton books.They keep the attention of younger kids and have great pictures.

My baby loves this book!
The product information for this book says "ages 4-8."I would guess that kids that age would enjoy it, but it isdefinitely written for little kids to have read to them by parents, who will love it just as much.It's a board book, so the youngest in your family can chew on it to their heart's content.It's cute.It's funny.It contains puns adults will get without making the kids feel left out.It has a nice rhythm and rhyme.It's just generally a great deal of fun!!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Belly button    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Hippopotamus    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Poetry - Humorous    10. Poetry - Nursery Rhymes    11. Stories in rhyme    12. Board books    13. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry / Nursery Rhymes (see also JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play)    14. Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / Humorous   

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The hippo needs some real friends.
This book gets two stars for being well-written, having cute pictures, and being fun to read.However, I am concerned about the content.If you want to bring up your children to resist peer pressure, then this might not be a good choice.
Negative messaging
I first read this when a friend bought a set of Sandra Boynton books for her soon.She and I were both horrified by the ending.
What rhymes with Hippopotamus
If you read this book, you will find out.Again a wonderfully fun book that looks at rhymes.The first time you read it, the ending is a suprise :) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - General    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Babies & Toddlers    5. Children: Preschool    6. Fiction    7. Hippopotamus    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Poetry    11. Stories in rhyme    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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sandra boynton books
i have found the quality of any boynton product to be good and the books are great for little ones.we have quite a few books and have started with the plush toys.. all are a big hit for the child and adults.. thank youkaren colucci

Very good, but not calming
My 15 month old girls really like this book.I like the table of contents tabs and the variety of short stories (and one song).I put it in their bedroom to read at bedtime.They are very active and our bedtime routine is to be quiet and calm to settle them down before sleep.This book is a little bit too lively for our bedtime.I'm going to move this book to our playroom to read during the day with many of our other Boynton favorites.We'll stick with our calm bedtime favorites:Goodnight Moon and I'm Thankful Each Day.

Fun for baby AND parents!
Our 8-month-old hears the delightful short stories in "Snoozers" each night as part of his bedtime routine.The book always holds his attention and interest.One of the stories calls for a second voice to help tell it.We've had lots of fun experimenting with this second voice.While one of us reads to our son, the other is tidying up or putting away laundry in his room or the neighboring room.As long as that person is within earshot as the story is being told, they chime in at all the right times.Some nights the voice is unexpectedly boisterous; other nights it's sweet and subtle.One never knows what to expect! ... Read more

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Cute way to start the day!
This is the second of three books I read to my infant son each morning as part of his waking routine.(Another Boynton favorite, "Snuggle Puppy," is the first book I read.)It's such a precious way to start the day by watching his eyes light up and his grin grow wider as we read through these sweet books.I especially enjoy the cute placements of "ew" in the rhyme.

"EW"'
A little disappointing after reading Barnyard Dance, but a good rhythm none the less. I don't like the "ew" in reference to broccoli stew. I guess I'm for encouraging kids to eat their vegetables. Also, the small animals tell large animals to go do big guy things because they're too large. I don't like the implication there either (no, I'm not large).

Wake up
It's hard to say that a book is not good. This book for me is good but my daughter is not interested at all. ... Read more

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Another Great Book
Our 27 month old granddaughter received this book for Christmas.It has quickly become one of her favorites.(Grandma's,too)Catchy verses,cute and colorful pictures.Not too lengthy.Perfect for naptime,bedtime or anytime.Kiersten likes the dinosaurs stuck in the elevator,especially the baby one.

Oh My Oh My Our Favorite Boynton Book
Out of the 14 Boynton books we own, this one is our favorite.My daughter adds her own commentary;Dinosaurs Happy -> Dinosaurs Sad, "he's crying".Dinosaurs Cold -> Dinosaurs Hot, "at the beach!".The book has a good rhythm (dinosaurs singing a dinosaur song), and it has pleasent, irreverent surprises (Dinosaurs crammed in an elevator, "4th floor!").Boynton's great and this book sings.Your kids will love dinosaurs after ths book.

You will read it again and again... and NOT hate it!!!
You and your baby/toddler/kid will love this book.This is a real gem with adorable illustrations and delightful rhyming text.There's even a little music!
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    2. Children: Preschool    3. Dinosaurs    4. Fiction    5. General    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Preschool Concepts    8. Stories in rhyme    9. Board books    10. Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world    11. Juvenile Fiction / General    12. Opposites   

Editorial Review

Sandra Boynton knows her farm animals. This simple board book, "a touch, skritch, & tickle book," will delight babies and toddlers (and probably moms and dads too) with its multi-sensory presentation of whimsical barnyard creatures. Each bright, colorful illustration features a tactile component and some fun words to accompany it. The cow's nose is made of a soft pink material and the text on the opposite page declares, quite correctly, "Fuzzy fuzzy fuzzy." A dog with a rough paw, a pig with a smooth nose, a turkey with a "little bit bumpy" wattle, and a soft-bellied duck round out the ensemble. The final page features two chicks inside lift-the-flap eggs who disagree about whether to start over at the beginning of the book. "Touch and feel" children's books are no new innovation but too often the different textures end up feeling more or less the same. But Read more

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Short but sweet
My 1 year old loves this book. My only wish is that was longer. There are very few pages, but they are classic Boynton.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!
My 14 month old daughter just couldn't get past chewing books and tossing them around the room. This is the first book that has really caught her attention. She absolutely LOVES it. We read it again and again and she loves the different textures on each page. We have now bought almost all of Sandra Boynton's books but this one remains a favorite.

My son's favorite touch-and-feel
I have a number of touch-and-feel type books for my boys, but this one is their favorite- even more than "Pat the Bunny"! It is brief enough for my little ones, with large patches for touching, and bright, simple pictures. We have not opened the flap eggs on the last page because my guys tend to tear up flaps, and the book still works fine for them! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - General    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Preschool    5. Concepts - Sense & Sensation    6. Concepts - Senses & Sensation    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Preschool Concepts    11. Specimens    12. Textured books    13. Touch    14. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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Wonderful Book!
I bought this book for my daughter's 2nd birthday and she absolutely loves it.She can "read" the book word-for-word as I turn the pages because we've read it so often!!Sandra Boynton is a fantastic author.We have a bunch of her books and they are definitely my daughter's favorites (and mine too).

Just funny.
It is a funny, an entertaining book. Story and pictures are very cute.

Great Little Book
We have loved every Sandra Boynton book we have received.This book is very cute and colorful, and my daughter's face lit up when she saw it.Always a great buy! ... Read more

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Always a hit at bedtime
My 16 month old daughter has loved this book at bedtime since she was 8 months old or so.She immediately is captured by the counting and rhyming pace of this board book and gets ready to settle down for the night.Another Boynton best.

What fun!!!
We have enjoyed reading ALL of the Boynton books to our 4 month old.Some have even been memorized - if she starts to get a little fussy, all we need to do is start reciting one of the books, and she gets the happiest smile on her face.These books are fun to read, fun to listen to, just fun!I would definitely recommend Boyntons books to any parent of a newborn as a good way to get started reading to a child.

My toddlers love Sandra Boynton!
If you like Sandra Boynton, you'll love this book.It rhymes, it helps kids learn to count, and it's cute and funny.
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Our twin boys love it!
...and so do all our friends' children.This is a silly book that will make them laugh and giggle - especially if you animate the word "OPPS!" that ends every set of words.Highly reccomended.Enjoy!

Gorgeous books
My daughter absolutely loves these books. They are captivating with all the colours and fun things that happen in them.

favorite book
This was a favorite of my children. Now, as a speech-language pathologist, I use it frequently in speech and language therapy. It is my ALL-TIME favorite children's book! ... Read more

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My Son's Favorite
This book is really fun and it's my son's favorite right now.All of the differend dog sounds are fun.It's a really cute book.

Great Counting Book
My daughter loves counting the dogs and making the various barking noises. Great interactive book.

Hope you can bark and bark and bark.....
We adore the majority of Ms. Boynton's books, but I cringe when my son decides he'd like to hear this one.It is simply barking in different volumes and "languages" and drives ME crazy....and I have 7 dogs!
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Babies & Toddlers    4. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    5. Counting    6. Dogs    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Animals    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs