The Rickety Barn Show
by Jemma Beeke
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Author: Jemma BeekeIllustrator: Lynne Chapman
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-02-13
ISBN: 0385327951
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
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Book Review: I have some old curtains in my basement, and you have your Mom's old gown--Let's Put on a Show!
Summary: 5 Stars
In the tradition of old Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland films, wide-eyed calico cat Jasper suddenly declares. "I'll put on a show." He paints a sign announcing his solo act, "The Rickety Barn Show", for his intended audience of long-legged sheep, various fowl, a floppy-eared pig, a relaxing dog, and the other barnyard animals pictured on the opening, panoramic, two-page spread. Jasper discovers, with some disappointment, that each member of his intended audience wants to join him in the "Rickety Barn Show. Sniggle offers to put together a "one pig band," and when Suzie sees him, she offers to dance along with a chorus of other chickens! The news spreads fast (the animals sees others practicing their acts), and in the best storytelling tradition, the energy flows into an increasing stream of outrageous fun. Unknown to Jasper (except for the pig), the other animals enthusiastically decide to join the `Show,'' often in very unexpected (and very humorous) ways.
The horse, to "bring an air of dignity to the proceedings....will be reciting a short poem that I will make up specially." Flora the sheep starts practicing "acrobatics," and builds a sheep pyramid, cow Chloe's juggling act practice turns into a riot of plates and cups flung wildly over the grazing field. Fortunately, Jasper welcomes all the new acts. However, when show time arrives, the animals wait and wait and wait; no one shows up. Can your young one figure out why? Sniggle does:
"'There's nobody to watch the show,' he laughed, `because... [turn the page] ...we're all in it!'" "'The show must go on", concludes Jasper, and so it does, in one final spread, a riot of color and action, as the animals perform their acts at the same time. They're simultaneously actor and audience. In a way, that's how the book feels too, because the informal, slightly nonsensical plot and the vivid, zany pictures seem so tuned into the mind of a toddler or K-2nd grader. I loved the sheer sense of fun in Beeke and Chapman's book, the sense of spontaneity, and the surprising, varied talents of the animals! It celebrates individuality, while showing also the rewards of collaboration--even when one's plans don't go quite as intended.
Summary of The Rickety Barn Show
Everyone wants to get into the act when the farm animals put on a show!Everyone is invited to join in the fun at the Rickety Barn Show. Jasper the cat will sing -- miiaaoow -- and Sniggle the pig will play his bugle -- toot toot. The hens will dance, the cows will juggle -- smash! -- and the sheep will do acrobatics. Even the grouchy old horse will recite a poem. Putting on a show is so much fun that all the animals want to get into the act -- but then who will be left to watch? It really doesn't matter, because everyone is having the time of their lives performing in the greatest show of all!
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