This book made me laugh a lot. Doreen is hilarious in a cruel way. A group of cows discovered a typewriter in the barn and are now using it to write letters to the farmer with demands. The cows go on strike and refuse to milk any longer when the farmer discovers the notes. Then, as the cows are typing for them, the chickens go on strike. The farmer is furious with his livestock. In any case, the only thing they need is electric blankets for the chilly nights. A duck serves as a mediator and obtains the animal blankets. I thought that was hilarious. ( )

Independent Reading Level: Grades 1-2
Awards: Caldecott Medal Nominee (2001) · Book Sense Book of the Year Award Nominee for Children's Illustrated (2001) · Charlotte Zolotow Award Nominee for Highly Commended Title (2001) · Vermont's Picture Book Awards: Red Clover (2002) · Charlotte Award (2002) · Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award for Picture Book (2002) · California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Primary (2003) · Irma Black Award Nominee (2001)

This is a well done read-aloud for children, with an undercurrent that adults will find amusing. Farm animals learn to type, and begin to send notes to the farmer about upgrades they would like. When the farmer ignores their requests, they go on strike. Kids like the animals' crazy behavior (for animals) and adults find the underlying unionization tactics amusing. ( )

Really fun and cute book! We enjoyed the story of the animals that type! ( )

Fun fun and silly. I stood reading it Borders and laughed my head off. So I bought it for my niece ... and me. ( )