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Cows and Holly

by Sandra Boynton

Book Details

Publisher:Boynton Bookworks
Published:2024-09-10
Pages:276
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

Oh joy! Cows and Holly is a sparkling new Sandra Boynton Christmas album for everyone everywhere—plus illustrated songbook! Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett, Yo-Yo Ma, Patti LuPone, Raúl Esparza, Patrick Warburton, Fountains of Wayne’s Chris Collingwood, Linda Eder, Stuart Duncan, Viktor Krauss, and many others perform a wild variety of new new new Christmas songs, all with a Christmas classics feel to them. (Plus “Deck the Halls” with a barnyard twist…) Ranging from 60s surf rock to a cappella mote

Our Review

This charming Christmas album and illustrated songbook brings Sandra Boynton's signature whimsy to holiday music with an impressive roster of performers including Zooey Deschanel and Yo-Yo Ma. The collection features entirely new Christmas songs that cleverly capture the spirit of classic holiday tunes while adding delightful barnyard twists to familiar favorites. Children will be captivated by the musical variety that spans from upbeat 60s surf rock to harmonious a cappella arrangements, making this much more than a typical seasonal recording.

What makes this holiday experience truly special is how it transforms passive listening into an interactive musical adventure through the accompanying songbook illustrations. Families who enjoy Boynton's distinctive animal characters will find her cows and barnyard friends particularly engaging as they put their own spin on Christmas traditions. The combination of professional musical performances with visual storytelling creates a multisensory experience that will become a cherished seasonal tradition for years to come, offering fresh holiday entertainment that both children and adults can enjoy together.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction