The Chunky Cow and the Barnyard Beat is a silly, high-energy picture book for kids ages 2–7 about a funky cow who invites the whole barnyard to dance along.

With Chunky Cow and her animal friends leading the way, the story is full of rhythm, movement, and read-aloud fun. At its heart, it encourages kids to be confident, welcoming, and brave enough to dance to their own beat.

My Review

First of all, let me just say that the illustrations are amazing. So bright and colourful.

The book starts with a boy who has crept out in the dark after hearing noises coming from the barn, so he decides to take a peek.

And then he sees it. A Chunky Cow dancing to the beat. Stomping her feet, flicking her tail and sliding to the left and the right.

Then bang goes the door and a pig in a wig joins in, followed by a horse in shorts. a sheep with a beat, and a duck in a truck. It’s all very silly and hilarious and written in rhyme. But then suddenly the music stops and they are all looking at the boy. Now what! They ask him to join in of course.

This book is such a treat, and I’m sure children will love it, as will their mums and dads, and grandparents too. It encourages them to let go, be silly, be themselves, and most of all have fun.

So let’s all join in and do the Barnyard Boogie – cool shades recommended.

Many thanks to the author for a gifted copy.

About the Author

Evan Hutson is the author of The Chunky Cow and the Barnyard Beat, his first children’s book. He wrote the story shortly after his son was born, inspired to create something silly, joyful, and genuinely fun for both kids and parents to read together. Evan hopes the book encourages his son, and other young readers, to be themselves, welcome others in, and have fun.