The sun has set, but this farmyard full of animals is anything but sleepy. Why? They can’t stop dancing because they’ve got that beat. It all starts with the chicks, which are soon joined by the sheep, cat, cows, dog, and finally Farmer Sue herself. The tireless crew rocks to the irresistible rhythm, eventually waking rooster, who gets the beat just as the sun rises. A repetitive refrain employs sound effects from peeps to woofs that are sure to invite listener participation. Boldly colored, stylized illustrations using hand-painted papers and collage add to the fun. (Ages 18 months to 5 years)

Author Lindsey Craig teams up with Arthur creator and bestselling artist Marc Brown in a toe-tapping farmyard dance-a-thon perfect for toddler and preschooler read-alouds. As soon as the sun goes down, the animals are up! ("Sheep can't sleep. Sheep can't sleep. Sheep can't sleep 'cause they got that beat!") Before long, there's a giant farmyard dance party, complete with funny animal sounds. But what happens when all the racket wakes up Farmer Sue? Here's a colorful bedtime story that begs to be read aloud."