Jingle-Jingle

PreS-Gr 1The farm animals from "Clip-Clop" (Boxer Bks., 2006) are back for another spirited ride, this time through the snow. Bedecked in festive red hats topped with jingle bells, Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck hold on tight as Mr. Horse pulls them in his sleigh. At the top of a hill, he hops in to join his friends so they can all sled down as a group. With each page, the easy and brilliant partnership of text and illustration successfully conveys sound, movement, and the animals exhilaration. For example, a minor collision with a snowman prompts a glorious full-spread Wheeeeee! as the animals fly through the air and then hilariously dive into the snow. That was SO COOL! says Mr. Horse when he emerges. After experiencing this tailor-made read-aloud, children will agree."Joanna K. Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library" Copyright 2008 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.