"Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type," written by Doreen Cronin with illustrations by Betsy Lewin is a humorous story about a farmer's cows who learn how to use the discarded typewriter to inform the farmer of their demands. They insist it is too cold in the barn and demand electric blankets. Each time they write a new note to the farmer the text reads, "Click, Clack, Moo! Click, Clack, Moo!, Clickety Clack, Moo!" This list of demands continues onto hens who refuse to give milk or eggs until the blankets are obtained. The ducks, a neutral party run messages back and forth until the farmer agrees to give the blankets in exchange for the typewriter. The strike a deal, but instead the ducks keep the typewriter to write their demands for a diving board.
This is a humorous text that would be great to use if introducing pattern books to a group of students. It also has elements of fantasy, which lend it to a discussion of fantasy as well. As a Caldecott Honor Book, the illustrations bring the story to life and creates a great synergy with the text. ( )

great little book. Lots of imagery!!! ( )

Smart cows learn how to type ( )

A humourous story with bold, expression artwork. This would be a great book to read in a lesson about different types of writing- the cows type letters to Farmer Brown with their demands. ( )

A Caldecott Honor Book