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Cronin humorously turns the tables on conventional barnyard dynamics Lewin's bold, loose-lined watercolors set a light and easygoing mood that matches Farmer Brown's very funny predicament. But, much to his dismay, the cows are not the only creatures that can type. With help from a neutral duck mediator, the exasperated Farmer Brown finally makes concessions. Through the use of the man's shadow, Lewin communicates his rage: the straw in his hat creates the appearance of his hair on end. Sincerely, The Cows.' When Farmer Brown denies the cows' request, the bovine organizers go on strike.

Lewin (Araminta's Paint Box) conveys the fellow's shock as he reads: 'Dear Farmer Brown, The barn is very cold at night. Things really get out of hand when the cows began airing their grievances. Farmer Brown is dumbfounded when his cows discover an old typewriter in the barn and begin experimenting ('All day long he hears click, clack, moo. Plucky barnyard denizens unite to improve their working conditions in this hilarious debut picture book from Cronin (appropriately enough, an attorney). To promote opportunities to dive deeper into the analysis we included some older, popular children's picturebooks to encourage readers to consider a known text through a new lens.By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th A text set is provided that describes the types of power, symbols of power, and themes within each book.

The authors model using these strategies and tools through their own analysis of a cornerstone text showcasing how to use these strategies in an interpretive, interactive read-aloud. We highlight how to attend to the visual design elements and peritextual features to analyze power structure across the visual narrative as well. The authors of this article share critical strategies and analytic tools to support teachers and readers to analyze types of power, power shifts, potential injustices, and how characters gained power and agency in contemporary picturebooks.

Learning to question power relationships, symbols of power, and how power is used and negotiated in children's literature through critical dialogue can support young readers to move toward a social justice mindset.

Other books by the author of click clack moo