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Moo Hoo
Grab your tissues and meet Milton, a bawling bull who learns to embrace his tears and all his big feelings in this relatable read-aloud perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey, The Day the Crayons Quit, and The Story of Ferdinand.
Milton has a wonderful life.
But he cries . . . A LOT.
He cries when he's sad. Obviously.
And also when he's happy,
and scared, and nervous, and frustrated,
and, well, you name it.
Milton's friends are baffled by his tears, which only makes him cry more.
Until Milton meets Wanda.
This warm-hearted, rib-tickling read-aloud will make you laugh yourself to tears as it gently affirms feeling all your feelings and embracing exactly who you are.
Milton has a wonderful life.
But he cries . . . A LOT.
He cries when he's sad. Obviously.
And also when he's happy,
and scared, and nervous, and frustrated,
and, well, you name it.
Milton's friends are baffled by his tears, which only makes him cry more.
Until Milton meets Wanda.
This warm-hearted, rib-tickling read-aloud will make you laugh yourself to tears as it gently affirms feeling all your feelings and embracing exactly who you are.
40 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2024
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April 18, 2024
This book was such a fun way to share that it is beautiful to express all your big emotions. I love the fun cultural nods in all the illustrations.
April 16, 2024
Moo Hoo is a delightful story about Milton: a very sweet bull with BIG feelings. Milton is happy, has a wonderful life and is often so full of emotion that he cries. A lot. He cries so much that the school fills up with tears and closes because of water damage. =) When Milton decides to stop crying and hold everything in, he finds he doesn’t like the kind of bull he has become... and cries again. But a new friend who shares his ability to feel deeply just might make him realize he is exactly as he should be…just the way he is. I laughed. I teared up. I laughed again. I teared up again and I closed the last page with a smile on my face and love bursting in my heart. There are so many life lessons inside of this book for both children and adults: that it’s ok to have big feelings and holding them in never works out well in the end. It’s ok to feel what you feel and just be who you are.
June 27, 2024
This wonderful, affirming story about a cow who cries easily and often for *all* sorts of reasons will resonate with adults and children alike. Being an adult who cries easily with a son who also cries easily (and has been branded as "sensitive"), really felt seen by this text that tell us, like FREE TO BE YOU AND ME did all those years ago, "It's all right to cry."
A necessary addition to home, school, and public library shelves alike.
A necessary addition to home, school, and public library shelves alike.
June 9, 2024
Milton bursts into tears at the drop of a hat. He has big feelings and no matter his mood, tears are not far away. Happy, excited, frustrated or nervous, here come the waterworks. Milton can’t help it and try as he might, he can’t control his crying. But then Wanda comes along and Milton no longer feels sheepish about tearing up.
This is a sweet and funny story about emotions and finding a friend who helps you celebrate being yourself.
This is a sweet and funny story about emotions and finding a friend who helps you celebrate being yourself.
July 25, 2024
Cute kids book with good pictures!
October 17, 2024
Cute. It made me chuckle.
November 9, 2024
Delightfully funny story about embracing all our feelings and emotions with a sweet friendship twist.
May 22, 2024
Emotions slipping into overdrive is an issue for Milton, the bull in “Moo Hoo,” by Audrey Perrott. Though Milton has a sweet life, with plenty of ice cream, his favorite treat, Milton is miserable.
No matter the situation, Milton overreacts with floods of tears. Naturally, he cried when he was sad, but he also cried when he was happy, nervous, embarrassed or excited. Feelings were just too much for him to process in a healthy way.
To quell his angst, Milton made a drastic decision. He’d become a bully. But being a meanie doesn’t work, neither does “crying himself out” of tears.
The fab fix for Milton comes from a wolly friend he makes named Wanda, another ice cream lover and an animal with a boatload of emotions. Together, they learn a valuable lesson about the importance of feelings your feelings, no matter what they are.
Colorful, bold Illustrations by Ross Burach give personality-plus to the characters in this tale with a happy ending.
No matter the situation, Milton overreacts with floods of tears. Naturally, he cried when he was sad, but he also cried when he was happy, nervous, embarrassed or excited. Feelings were just too much for him to process in a healthy way.
To quell his angst, Milton made a drastic decision. He’d become a bully. But being a meanie doesn’t work, neither does “crying himself out” of tears.
The fab fix for Milton comes from a wolly friend he makes named Wanda, another ice cream lover and an animal with a boatload of emotions. Together, they learn a valuable lesson about the importance of feelings your feelings, no matter what they are.
Colorful, bold Illustrations by Ross Burach give personality-plus to the characters in this tale with a happy ending.
April 19, 2024
I had the good fortune to hear Audrey read MOO HOO aloud, which was exactly as charming and delightful as you would imagine. From the adorable title to the hilarious illustrations to the sweet relief of being seen and loved exactly as you are - this book has it all! 5 stars, no notes.
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April 19, 2024
Different things make people feel different emotions. None of them are right or wrong. What's important is to acknowledge the emotions...and sometimes find someone else who responds the same way. After all, emotions often love company. This sweet book follows an emotional cow, Milton, and his struggles with feeling weird about the way he responds to different situations. But then he meets Wanda, a sheep who feels the same way he does. And together they make a fine, and happy, pair, no matter their emotion. Love this story! I'm also thinking kids might want to join in with the read aloud at parts where they get to express Milton's and Wanda's emotions.
April 19, 2024
I had the pleasure of hearing the author, Audrey Perrott, read this story aloud. The book features an adorable bull named Milton who cries over absolutely everything and feels ALL the feels. As a crier myself, I totally connected with Milton. This character will help kids to understand that it's okay to feel what you're feeling and express your emotions. With adorably fun and colorful illustrations by Ross Burach and plenty of little jokes and wordplay woven throughout, this story is the perfect addition to any bookshelf!
April 19, 2024
Milton is a bull who cries at everything. He is empathetic to all, sharing in their joy and pain. His endearing nickname of Moo Hoo draws the reader to him as he struggles to overcome his crying. Children will enjoy reading about Milton’s tearful journey and the new friend he meets who also has strong emotions. Bright and colorful illustrations beautifully enhance this humorous story that overflows with tears. Careful, if you are like Milton, you might want to have a tissue or two on hand!
August 16, 2024
Everything makes Milton the bull cry. His nickname is Moo Hoo. And he doesn't just cry when he is sad - he cries about everything. So he decides to toughen up. He becomes .... Milton the Bully! But that made him sad which made him... well, you know. Cry! But then he meets Waa Waa the Sheep who understands exactly how Milton feels. And having a friend that understands your feelings helps. A lot!
Check out those ice cream cartons! I love Ross Burach's illustrations.
Pair with Prunella by Beth Ferry for another take on empathetic friends.
Check out those ice cream cartons! I love Ross Burach's illustrations.
Pair with Prunella by Beth Ferry for another take on empathetic friends.
January 26, 2024
Moo Hoo? More like Moo Whoo! What a delightful story! Milton is a cow with BIG feelings who cries about well ... EVERYTHING. What can he do to make himself stop?! Following Milton's journey as he tries to tackle his tearful ways is a tale all kids will relate to. The vibrant and playful illustrations make the book all that much more approachable and downright fun. A delicious read that my kiddos and I will eagerly return to!
January 30, 2024
This is a cute picture book about a cow named Milton who cries about everything, even when he is happy. One day he meets a new friend, a sheep, and shares his misery and tears. It is a sweet book that teaches kids to work through your upsets and feel your emotions as you need to. The illustrations are colorful and expressive. Kids will enjoy listening to this one as a read-aloud. Highly recommended for Grades K-3.
February 7, 2024
This is the perfect book if you're someone who cries when you're sad AND when you're happy—but it's also fun simply as a story! Milton's process of self-acceptance is warm and loving, and the story stays bright and cheery through the unexpected friendships and the fantastic wordplay you can search for through little details in the illustrations. After reading this, I'm happy to say I'm a Moo Hoo too!
April 18, 2024
Milton, a sweet bull, cries over everything. He cries when he's sad. He cries when he's nervous. He even cries when he's happy. Milton has big feelings. Just like most kids. Audrey Perrott does a beautiful job addressing big feelings and self-acceptance in a fun, humorous way. Ross Burach's comical illustrations bring this important story to life. This book is a must-have for every classroom, library, and household, and it's a perfect book to discuss emotions with children.
April 19, 2024
Moo Hoo is a book for entertainment and validation. For those who tend to cry easily, whether happy or sad, this is the book for you! Plus, you'll fall in love with the characters, the fantastic illustrations, and every word of the text. This is a great book just for fun, but it also showcases empathy regarding emotions and highlights positive friendships. This book is a must for every home, classroom, and library. Grab a copy. You won't regret it!
April 30, 2024
Oh, how I wish I had this book as a kid! It's the perfect read aloud for anyone who has experienced big emotions or is a sensitive soul. I won't spoil MOO HOO for you, but it is a great book about embracing who you are, acknowledging your feelings, and finding your people. MOO HOO is a new favorite in our house.
I highly recommend this book to teachers and parents, it's serious and silly, filled with awesome art and a lot of heart, a picture book perfect for everyone! Happy reading!
I highly recommend this book to teachers and parents, it's serious and silly, filled with awesome art and a lot of heart, a picture book perfect for everyone! Happy reading!
June 18, 2024
My 6-year-old can't get enough of this book... it was her bedtime book of choice for over a week! Milton is a bull who cries with every emotion he feels: when he's sad, when he's happy, when he's scared. Milton tries to toughen up, but that's just not him. Then he meets Wanda, a sheep who gets him (and accepts him) just as he is. There are lots of fun details in the art, too, that make it fun to read this book over and over again!
June 20, 2024
Milton cries at everything. When he is happy, sad, or scared Milton cries. Soon everyone starts to call him Moo Hoo. Milton tries to cry all his tears out only to discover he can't. When he meets Wanda "WaaWaa" Milton finally learns to be himself.
I too am a light touch when it comes to tears. I have cried over countless books, movies, shows, and even the occasional commercial. My family teases me, but it is just who I am.
I too am a light touch when it comes to tears. I have cried over countless books, movies, shows, and even the occasional commercial. My family teases me, but it is just who I am.
September 23, 2024
As someone who feels big emotions lots of times, I could so relate to this book. And so will many, many kids. So often kids are told to "toughen up" so I love the message of staying true to who you are and finding the friends who accept you as you are. With a touch of sweet and a touch of humor, this will be a savored book by many.
January 24, 2024
Milton cries for EVERYTHING. He cries when he is happy, sad, or just living life. Fed up with the water works he tries to change and become who the world wants him to be only to find out that being Milton, tears and all, is perfectly beautiful. A story about embracing your truth and honoring your imperfections, Moo Hoo is both funny and insightful it'll make you want to cry.
April 17, 2024
Often, picture books focus too heavily on teaching a lesson, all the while lacking one very crucial element—re-readability. Not the case with MOO HOO! This book about big feelings not only has heart, but humor and fun, colorful art too! My 6 year old loved it from start to finish and I can already tell that it’s one he will want to read again. Go buy this book!
April 19, 2024
This is a much-needed SEL book to help kids understand and process their big emotions. Sad tears? Happy tears? And all the tears in between! I also love the role of friendship and acceptance in helping Milton be his own authentic self. Kids will also love all the tiny bonus jokes in the dialogue and illustrations.
April 20, 2024
Milton, the bull, tugs at the heartstrings with his big emotions. Playful text and colorful illustrations (featuring many tears), makes this a charming read aloud. This book sends endearing messages of acceptance, embracing who you are, and that it’s okay to express feelings. Readers will want to Moo Hoo with Milton again and again!
July 18, 2024
This delightful picture book encourages children to be themselves. Meet Milton who bursts into tears no matter what he's feeling. He doesn't like who he becomes when he tries to change and is thrilled to make a friend who likes him for who he is. Full of hilarious illustrations, this picture book is such a fun read.
July 18, 2024
Perrott brings us a tale of a sensitive bull who cries at everything, happy or sad. Milton the Bull ruins everything with his tears so he decides to become a bully. But that makes him sad as well. He finally meets Wanda, the sensitive sheep. They like each other just the way they are and become fast friends, who cry at everything.
August 22, 2024
Milton is a teary cow: he cries when he's happy, sad, angry, and every emotion in between. His tears earn him the nickname "Moo Hoo." When he tries to suppress the ways he expresses himself by being a tough bull, it doesn't work. It's not until he meets a friend who accepts, empathizes with his tears, and finds joy in crying with him, that Milton truly enjoys himself.
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