When Farmer is too ill to get out of bed, sheepdog Flo is eager to help out and keep the farm running. After all, it can’t be that hard, can it? With help from the other farmyard animals Flo creates a list of jobs to complete and gets busy. But, whilst full of good intentions, Flo’s understanding of the jobs leaves a lot to be desired! First, she tries to collect the geese, then she tries milking the pigs; with each job ticked off she leaves a trail of confusion and chaos.
Young readers will adore this vibrant and hilarious picturebook. Flo’s lack of awareness and earnest desire to help is a joy to witness, as is the frustration of the other farmyard animals. I especially enjoyed tracking the grumpy cat through the story. Mike Byrne’s bright and cheerful illustrations really bring the farm to life, bringing lots of extra details to the story and different characters to enjoy spotting with every reread. I also appreciated that gender stereotypes are gently subverted, as the farmer is a woman.
Sure to be a firm favourite, this is an excellent tale of farmyard fun! Perfect for fans of Mo Willem’s Pigeon series and Chris Haughton’s Oh No, George!
Join LoveReading4Kids Editorial Expert Amy McKay in conversation with author Catherine Cawthorne as they discuss Oh No, Flo! and the brilliance of picture books (farmyard noises included!).
A fantastically funny farmyard fiasco to read aloud, written by Catherine Cawthorne and brought to life by Mike Byrne's larger-than-life illustrations.
Farmer loves looking after her animals. Farmer does all the jobs that need to be done. And she does them just right. But most of all, Farmer LOVES her trusty sheepdog, Flo. So when Farmer gets sick, Flo leaps in to SAVE THE DAY! The only question is, what does Farmer actually DO all day? With the help of her farmyard friends, Flo sets to work: brushing the carrots, collecting the geese, sowing the sheep. . . HOLD ON! OH NO - Flo is in a muddle!
Will Flo be able to get all the jobs done in time? Or will this farmyard fiasco go from bad to worse?
This laugh-out-loud animal adventure will have all readers shouting 'OH NO, FLO!' as Flo's antics unfold, making it the perfect book for storytime. Ideal for fans of Duck in the Truck, You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus and Poo in the Zoo.
Catherine Cawthorne always wanted to be an author like Jo March from Little Women, or Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables. But then she also wanted to be a toothpaste tester and to own a café called Hot Plate selling hot Ribena and Wispas. She spent most of her childhood either up a tree, reading, or forming secret societies in her best friend's shed. Catherine currently lives in Guildford with her husband and her three children.
