She includes plenty of reading cues and the illustrations provide opportunities to stop and talk about the book with any age group. They are fun and easy to read, and the illustrations are easy to understand and silly. I love Sandra Boynton so I am biased, but I would recommend this book to anyone with a baby or toddler. The final page of the book ends with the lone fox who opened the book fast asleep and a promise that the animals will all dance again, hopefully soon. The score is written out for anyone who is musical (I tried to find a recording, but no luck so far). As the sun rises the pictures in the book go from cool dark greens and blues to bright orange and yellow, and the dancers all go home while the Woodland Dance Trio plays one last song. Everybody ready for a BARNYARD DANCE Loud Crow Interactive and Boynton Moo Media proudly present a terrifically interactive musical version of Sandra Boynton’s much-adored board book. The animals all rush to get to the dance after being summoned by the fox’s bugle and dance all night to a violin, cello, and flute. Boynton makes it easy for a reader to be animated as she gives cues through her text choices on how to use your voice for optimal engagement. Sandra Boynton lyrics Barnyard Dance Stomp your feet Clap your hands Everybody ready for a barnyard dance Bow to the horse Bow to the cow Twirl with the pig if you know how Bounce with the bunny. Parts of the book that should be emphasized are written in all capital letters, while smaller creatures speak in tiny text.

It is written in a simple rhyming style and the pictures are simple but show a lot of action. In typical Sandra Boynton style, this board book is very engaging for both the reader and the listener.

Boynton barnyard dance song