Moo, Baa, La La La!: questions to ask and activities to try
A cow says moo, a sheep says baa, and three singing pigs say la la la! "No, no," you say, "that isn't right." A funny first book of animal sounds.
What age is Moo, Baa, La La La! for?
Moo, Baa, La La La! is best for ages 0–3.
Moo, Baa, La La La! (Sandra Boynton)
- Age
- 0-3
- Best for
- Animal sounds and giggles for babies and toddlers
Only 50pMoo, Baa, La La La! activity sheet3 printable pages: questions to talk about, a drawing and writing page, and notes for the grown-up. Instant PDF.
Just want the questions? Get the free question card ↓
Make every animal sound together, and let your child correct the pigs. Pause before each sound so they can say it first.
Is this book right for your child?
- Age
- 0–3 (nursery)
- What they'll enjoy
- A cow says moo, a sheep says baa, and three singing pigs say la la la! "No, no," you say, "that isn't right." A funny first book of animal sounds.
- Helps with
- Animal sounds and giggles for babies and toddlers
- Buy or borrow?
- Borrow it from the library first if you can. If your child asks for it again and again, it’s one worth owning, and the questions and activities on this page work best with the book open next to you.
What it helps with
- Animal sounds
- Early talking
- Joining in
- Laughing together
Comprehension and discussion questions for Moo, Baa, La La La!
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What does a cow say?”
- “What did the pigs say? Was that right?”
- “Which animal sound is your favourite?”
- “Which animal is the loudest?”
- “What sound does a dog make? A cat?”
- “Can you make the quietest sound you know?”
For the full list of questions and more, download the PDF below.
Print these questions: free question card for Moo, Baa, La La La!
All 6 questions for Moo, Baa, La La La! on one printable page, each marked with the reading skill it practises. Enter your email and download it straight away.
Free. We’ll only email you if you tick the box.
5-minute activities to try together
Sound basket
Put toy animals in a basket. Pull one out at a time and make its sound together.
Wrong sound game
Make the wrong sound for an animal and let your child correct you: "No, no!"
Moo, Baa, La La La! activity sheet: printable worksheet and questions
All the questions and activities above on a ready-to-print activity sheet: questions tagged by reading skill with space to answer, a drawing and writing page with a self-check, and notes for the adult with curriculum links and a 20-minute session plan. Pay by card, PayPal or Payhip and download straight away.
- Page 1, talk about it: questions about the story, each tagged with the reading skill it practises, with space to answer or tick
- Page 2, my favourite part: a drawing box, a sentence starter and a “how did I do?” self-check
- Page 3, notes for the adult: curriculum links, a 20-minute session plan, extension activities, and support and challenge ideas
- Read it togetherEnjoy the story first.
- Ask 2 or 3 questionsFrom the list above, while everyone is calm.
- Print the activity sheetAn activity sheet with questions, a drawing page and notes for you.
Communication bundle15 activity sheets for books on the same themeThe 15 books:I Talk Like a RiverAll Join InThe Animal BoogieBilly's BucketBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?Counting with Tiny CatDear ZooDig Dig DiggingDinosaur Dig!Dinosaur Roar!DogsDown by the StationDown the Back of the ChairDriving My TractorEach Peach Pear Plum£4.99 3 sheets for £1.25Moo, Baa, La La La! + I Talk Like a River + All Join InThe 3 books:Moo, Baa, La La La!I Talk Like a RiverAll Join In£1.25 Pick your own books: build a bundle with this one, up to 15% off →
Priced low on purpose. Every purchase helps keep the book guides, questions and the game free for everyone.
No PayPal account needed. Your download starts straight away. By buying, you agree to this and give up the 14-day right to cancel. Faulty or missing files are always replaced or refunded. Refunds
Use it as a lesson plan
Children can listen to Moo, Baa, La La La!, answer questions about it and give a reason for their ideas, and talk about animal sounds.
A 20-minute session for ages 0–3 (nursery), for a class, a small group or one child at home.
- Warm up (2 minutes). Show the cover and read the title. Ask: “What do you think this story will be about?”
- Read aloud (6 minutes). Read it all the way through. Tip: Make every animal sound together, and let your child correct the pigs. Pause before each sound so they can say it first.
- Talk about it (4 minutes). Pick two or three of the comprehension and discussion questions above. “What does a cow say?” works well to start.
- Activity (6 minutes). Do Sound basket. Put toy animals in a basket. Pull one out at a time and make its sound together. Children who finish early can try Wrong sound game.
- Wrap up (2 minutes). Ask each child for one thing they will remember from the story, and why.
Want to go further? The Moo, Baa, La La La! activity sheet has these questions with space to answer, a drawing and writing page, and notes for the adult.
If your child liked this, try
Dear Zoo (Rod Campbell)
- Best for
- First words, animals and lifting the flaps
- Age
- 0-4
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle)
- Best for
- Colours, animals and joining in with repeated words
- Age
- 0-4
Goodnight Moon (Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd)
- Best for
- Winding down at bedtime, and settling to sleep
- Age
- 0-4
Search all our books by what's happening →
By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
Growing Wise offers educational ideas for parents and carers. It is not a substitute for professional medical, developmental or mental-health advice. As an Amazon Associate, Growing Wise earns from qualifying purchases.