Doing the Animal Bop

What do our readers think of Doing the Animal Bop? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the bright animals, funny sounds and lively actions, and they love joining in by dancing, jumping and copying the animals. Some children find the book so energetic that it is better for an active story time than a quiet bedtime read.

What does the Pageticker team say about Doing the Animal Bop?

Doing the Animal Bop is a noisy invitation to stomp, wiggle and make animal noises, with jaunty rhymes and colourful illustrations that practically leap off the page. It is best shared with energetic toddlers and pre-schoolers who enjoy joining in, although grown-ups may want to brace themselves for repeated readings - and very enthusiastic bopping.

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What is Doing the Animal Bop about?

Join in the fun with Doing the Animal Bop! Little ones can stomp like a rhino, waddle like a penguin, and wiggle to the monkey bop. This lively book is full of catchy rhythms, playful actions, and colourful animals, encouraging children to get moving and make lots of noise. Perfect for sharing, it invites young readers to dance, giggle and explore the wonderful world of animals together.

About the author

Jan Ormerod was a talented author and illustrator from Australia, best known for her gentle and beautifully illustrated picture books. Her most famous book is 'Sunshine', which tells a story without any words. Jan loved drawing and often used her own family as inspiration for her wonderful stories and pictures.

Discussion ideas around Doing the Animal Bop

Animal Moves: Which animal has the most interesting movement, and how would you copy it?

Sounds and Rhymes: Which animal sound or rhyme is the funniest, and what makes it work so well?

A New Bop: What animal should join the bop next, and what movement and sound would it bring?

Being Active Together: How does dancing and making noises together change the way the book feels?

Real Animals: Which animals in the book move in a way they really might, and which movements are just playful pretend?