Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
04/16/24
Illustrator:
Burach, Ross,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
New Title:
Yes
ISBN:
Publisher: 1-338-88888-9 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-6486-0
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-1-338-88888-1 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-6486-0
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2023003446
Dimensions:
28 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
Cowabunga! A bull can't control the waterworks.Milton's life is great. He loves the pasture where he lives, and he enjoys an endless supply of ice cream. But Milton cries nonstop, earning himself the nickname Moo Hoo. He cries when he's sad and when he's happy. He cries when he's nervous, when he's frustrated, and when his favorite music swells to emotional heights. Milton cries when he's embarrassed, and then when that happens, he cries even more. Eventually, he decides to toughen up and become a bully. That doesn't work: His new persona makes him sad, which causes more waterworks. His next strategy? Deplete his tears. He watches happy movies, listens to sad songs, and admires moving sights until all his tears are gone. Or are they? An encounter with a sympathetic, similarly overemotional sheep, nicknamed Waa Waa, turns Milton's life around. They share sob stories, bawl together, and forge a bond. Milton realizes that all he needed was a pal who likes him for who he is. This thin, somewhat silly story is intended to reassure readers that it's OK to be exactly who they are. It's a touch idealistic, though many emotional youngsters will likely feel buoyed. The amusing, lively illustrations were created with pencil, crayon, acrylic, and digital coloring.Kids may learn to laugh at themselves a little-and accept themselves, too. (Picture book. 4-7)
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.