This hillarious new take on an favorite old nursery rhyme will have kids howling with delight! The author has transformed the nursery rhyme into a theatre setting. Although some of the language may be a little advanced for younger readers, the illustrations and familiarity of the rhyme will keep their interest. As a teacher I also noticed the many, many prepositions in the text and feel this book would be excellent to use to introduce or reinforce directional words. Rachel Vail and Scott Nash have a winner!

Both my 3 year old and my 18 month old adore this story. It takes the classic nursery rhyme and adapts it to a theater setting. The language might be a bit old for younger children but the pace and the anctics of the cow jumping over the moon are quite involving. Adults as well as children will be amused by this amusing redo of a classic nursery rhyme.

A Review by Steven

Whit the main character in the story I don't know why but he has a problem with girls. I think he should just ask a girl to go out with him. He is also having a hard time with his parents because they are getting a divorce. I know how he feels because that has already happened to me, but he is just a normal kid trying to grow up in a teenage life.

One part I think is funny about this book is how whit has so much trouble trying to get a girl to go out with him. He is so clumsy when it comes to talking to girls that I find it quite funny.
One part I don't like about the book is that whit's parents are getting a divorce. It really hurts him. But he will get over it soon. Another part that I disliked is that he finally when he gets a girlfriend she dumps him instantly and goes out with his other friend.

I would recommend this book to 8th graders to about 10th graders who like dramatic and yet funny books.

Very much enjoyed this book & the sympathetic protagonist. Whit's SUCH a decent guy, with good instincts & wisdom, he just doesn't know it yet. So being 13 & awkward, he makes mistakes that made me cringe with recognition. Not knowing how to confront his bigoted friend, though he's disgusted & disillusioned...making wrong, goofy romantic moves...unsure how to deal with his obviously suffering mom. Lots of uncomfortable stuff that, like real life, doesn't get totally resolved but DOES lead to growth & change. Super author & book - look forward to reading more!

This book is one of the best books i have ever read. It is definately one of Rachel Vails best. She has shown that she not only understands the mind of teenage girls, but also boys. I reccomend this book to girls around the age of 13 and above.