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Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop!

Illustrated by Matt Myers

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About The Book

A rooster tries to change his tune in this jazzy picture book that’s perfect for scatting aloud from the author of Naked! and I’m Bored, comedian Michael Ian Black.

Mel the rooster’s boring old cock-a-doodle-doo is making him cock-a-doodle-blue—until one day he decides to jazz it up with something brand-new: the cock-a-doodle-doo-bop!

But while Mel scats and trumpets away to his revised refrain, the rest of the barnyard isn’t getting into the groove. Because they want the sun, and the sun won’t rise to Mel’s creative interpretation of his standard cock-a-doodle-crow. So the barnyard residents will have to band together and compromise to bring about a fresh day in a fresh way!

About The Author

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Michael Ian Black is a writer, comedian, and actor who has appeared on Another PeriodThe Jim Gaffigan Show, and Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. He created and starred in many television series, has written screenplays, and regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian. Michael is the bestselling author of the book My Custom Van, the memoir You’re Not Doing It Right, and the children’s books Chicken CheeksThe Purple KangarooA Pig Parade Is a Terrible IdeaI’m BoredNaked!Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop!, and I’m Sorry. Michael lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children.

About The Illustrator

Photograph by Christine Jones

Matt Myers has illustrated more than a dozen books, including The Most Terrible of AllA Dog Named Doug, the New York Times bestseller Battle Bunny, and The Infamous Ratsos, a Theodor Seuss Geisel honor book. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can see more illustrations and fine art at MyersPaints.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (October 13, 2015)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781442495104
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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Raves and Reviews

"Black's rockin' rooster will have toddlers laughing and joining in...A sly, wry, and funny tale that's as much fun to perform as it is to hear. A fine addition to the cock-a-doodle canon."

– Kirkus Reviews, August 2015

"A witty crowd-pleaser and a gift to those reading aloud"

– Publisher's Weekly, August 2015

"Will delight young listeners and readers"

– School Library Connection, March 2016

"Storytime will never be the same with this delightful routine breaker."

– School Library Journal, March 2016

Awards and Honors

  • Kansas NEA Reading Circle List PrimaryTitle
  • CLEL Bell Picture Book Award Shortlist (CO)

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