The Animal Boogie

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Written By Sherry Philippus

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The Animal Boogie

By Stella Blackstone; Illustrated by Debbie Harter; Sung by Fred Penner

  • Published by Barefoot Books

  • Ages 3-7

  • Grades PreK - 2nd

  • 32 pages

  • Paperback only

  • Picture songbook

  • © 2001

Thank you to Barefoot Books for the images and free downloads!

Kids will shake, flap, stomp and sing along with jungle animals from India in this classic songbook.

Recognize this book? This Barefoot Books classic songbook has been around for over 20 years and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide!

WHO will love it

Because your Book Buddy here is a child at heart, I’d like to say that EVERYBODY will love The Animal Boogie! Realistically, I’ll say that many young kids and most teachers of young kids will really enjoy singing, dancing, and reading this book together. It’s a catchy tune, easy to learn, fun to dance along with your kid(s), and you just can’t beat the colorful, diverse, engaging pictures!

WHERE to share it

School. Preschool. Daycare. Home. Babysitting. Storytimes. If there’s a group of little ones who need to MOVE, have a “brain break”, or have a little freedom to be silly, then The Animal Boogie will be a winner.

WHAT it’s about

Set in the Indian jungle, eight different animals and a group of happy children dance and groove together with all kinds of different movements. Since this is a songbook, the last page includes the music. Originally, The Animal Boogie was sold with a CD, but newer copies have a QR code to a free audio/video animated singalong version on YouTube!

HOW to use it

Let your early reader “read” the print version of The Animal Boogie along with the YouTube video! This is a fabulous way to build a new reader’s confidence and communicate the critical message that reading is fun!

Many free resources are available on the Barefoot Books website, including an art activity, a snack, coloring pages, and a lesson plan. Take a look HERE!

The BOTTOM LINE

For the last couple of decades, this songbook has proven itself to be a winner with kids and the adults who love them, both at home and at school. In fact, Barefoot Books now publishes more than 20 songbooks! If you’re just joining The Animal Boogie party, get your copy HERE!

Sherry Philippus