I like this book because it reminds me of Dr. Seuss books, except with a funny twist. The first chapter, ‘Big Fat Cows’, is a bit weird because it is describing different cows: for example: ‘cows underwater, cows in space, cows in boats, cows in suits, big fat cows in cowboy suits’.
The chapter ‘Klaus the Mouse’ is quite strange, because they are saying he has a small house the size of a mouse. But Klaus the Mouse hates his small house, because Klaus is a BIG mouse – bigger than a person. As big as an elephant!
If you liked the first book, The Cat on the Mat is Flat, then you will like this one even better: even weirder stories and even funnier pictures. Zany, crazy and funny.
Comments
Andrew
Cant wait for this book. Really cant.
Posted on 15 June 2008
Heather Rooney
My daughter is a struggling reader but we had bought The Cat on the Mat is Flat ages ago and she always insisted it was her most treasured book. She has had it for two years but this year she was able to read it – front to back – with almost no help. It drove me and her teacher mad with her persistance and determination to read the whole book. When she finished it just recently I thought that we’d have to re-read it as there was NO alternative book that she wanted to read! Then I found a reference to The big Fat Cow goes Kapow – THANK GOODNESS!!!!! I am pre-ordering it right NOW. Keep up these books. There is almost nothing out there other than Seuss that targets that reading level. THANK YOU.
Posted on 21 June 2008
Andy
Thanks, Heather, that’s great to hear! After The Cat on the Mat is Flat, The Big Fat Cow that goes Kapow should be a cinch … (though slightly more messy!)
Posted on 21 June 2008
Emma
hey andy do u have any vids of the tv show cause at my school we have not good vids and they are boring and we r only allowed G movies
and i really need them
Posted on 21 June 2008
branden mckay
hi andy i absoloutly love ur books please come to Revelstoke,B.C. u are my favourite author please please please u are my absoloutly favourite author
Posted on 22 June 2008
branden mckay
hi andy please email me
Posted on 23 June 2008
Andy
Sorry Branden, I can’t email everybody in person–or visit nearly as many schools as I would like– because writing the books is so time-consuming, but am happy to respond to as many comments as I can on this blog.
Posted on 24 June 2008
Cody Martin 56
this book is gonna be da best
Posted on 24 June 2008
Heidi Morse
My son is looking forward to reading your newest book. Please email us and let us know when and where we can purchase THE BIG FAT COW THAT GOES KAPOW. We live in the U.S. and I know he would love to read it Summer 2008 for summer reading. We were at Barnes and Noble earlier this evening and tried to purchase another one of your books but were looking for something more appropriate for his level. I pulled up your website and was excited to see that your newest book is out. Michael really enjoyed THE CAT IN THE MAT IS FLAT and we have been searching since April to find something that he might enjoy as much.
Posted on 2 July 2008
roxy.monique@hotmail.com
i love your books so dose my friends. can you come to our school.we go to vincentia public school. if you can it is ok
Posted on 3 July 2008
Andy
Hi Heidi,
The Cow book will be published in the US either later this year or next year. In the meantime I’d suggest putting in an order with one of the online bookshops listed on the right hand side of the Books pages. They will be able to supply one direct from Australia.
Posted on 3 July 2008
Andrew
Hi Everyone. This was a great book. I loved it more than The Cat on the Mat is flat. And I really liked it. Keep going with the crazy rhyming and look forward to reading Pencil of Doom.
Posted on 15 July 2008
joshua
hi andy
I saw last night on the 30th Of july
your speach was f.a.b
Posted on 31 July 2008
Stephanie
Hi Andy, I am struggling to get my 7 year old to read. He really enjoyed ‘The Big Fat Cow that goes Kapow’ and ‘The Cat on the Mat is Flat’. In fact they were the first two books he ever read of his own free will. I was overjoyed!! Any plans for similar books (of that level)? It is really hard to find books that are pre chapter books that are interesting to boys.
Many thanks.
Posted on 12 September 2008
roxy chick
hi andy i love your books i choose the big fat cow that goes kapow!!!!!!! for my school project you can come to my school my mum said she is a teacher there i love you
Posted on 24 February 2009
cj
yo yo wat goin on i luv ya books dude peace out
Posted on 24 February 2009
irene and emily
Hi Andy
On behalf of Emily I would like to thank you for taking the time once again to visit our great south west on tuesday 24th march.Emily and the year 4 and 5 students from Glen Huon Primary Schoool are really lucky to be able to see you and hear your great humour and stories first hand (as we were last year). I hope you will be able to once again take the time to sign Emily’s and the other students books they have purchased. PS I don’t mind if you sign Emily’s school shirt again as it is something that is really treasured even with the bum drawing.Thank you once again
Posted on 23 March 2009
Levi
Hi Andy
The Big Fat Cow That Goes KAPOW is gonna be a hit
Ive read it and i love the first and last one.lol
it made me laugh so much i nearly cried.
Im the sort of kid who likes your books and tries to be like you.Of coarse i dont have black hair but ive got the same personality.
Well hope it gets an award
#1 Fan is out
oh and one more thing i hope they make a movie
#1 Fan is Out!
Peace!!!!!
Posted on 31 March 2009
Josh Markham
Hi, I am Josh from Larapinta Primary School.
I really like your books.
I am doing a book study on The Big Fat Cow that goes Kapow next term. I have just finished the book and it was great, just like your other books. I really hope you answer this Andy, I will chwck it out when I come back from holidays in 2 weeks. Thanks Josh Year 1/2 Larapinta Primary School. Alice Springs
Posted on 23 September 2009
Andy
Hi Josh, that’s great to hear! Good luck with your project, and watch out for exploding cows!
Posted on 23 September 2009
eric
hi andy i love your books my favorite is:BUTT WARS THE FINAL CONFLICT.sike i love allyour books.you are my favorite author.please text me back.im your biggest fan.
Posted on 12 March 2010
eric
hey andy me again are u ever coming to baltimore?ihope u do oh yeh im from glenmount elementary middle school.please come to my school.
Posted on 12 March 2010
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