Cows, sheep, pigs, and other animals make all kinds of different sounds, some of which are silly.

George the puppy's mother is in for a big surprise when she takes him to the veterinarian to find out why he does not bark.

"What messages do animals send to each other using sound? How can we decipher them? What lessons might these messages offer for understanding the origins and workings of our own communication? Scientists who study bioacoustics try and answer these questions, using physiology, animal behavior, and evolutionary biology to understand how and why animals communicate via sound. In this book, Nicholas Mathevon offers readers an accessible overview of the...

After being hit on the head, Hilda the singing cow forgets what sound she should make, so she imitates different animals until she gets her "moo" back.

A cumulative rhyme in which various farm animals make appropriate noises after being fed: cat goes fiddle-i-fee and pig goes griffy, gruffy.

An exuberant cat introduces some new animal friends and the sounds they make.

A cumulative, rhyming tale of a baby who sees many animals while out with her family, only one of which makes her favorite sound.

Through delightful illustrations that help bring the animals (and their sounds) to life on the page, children will love imitating the sounds of each featured animal in this sturdy guessing-game board book by the beloved author/illustrator.

"In farmyards, jungles, and oceans, almost every animal has something to say. Why do whales sing? What does a rooster want us to know? This book is a unique combination of language arts, science, and noisy fun."--

A rhythmic story features a noisy menagerie of mischievous animals who go picnicking, jet skiing, and ballroom dancing in the farmer's absence.