Online Storytime 12 November 2026 Cows in the Kitchen

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Cows in the Kitchen by Airlie Anderson (Illustrator)

Cows in the Kitchen is a fun filled story about a group of farm animals wandering into places where they do not belong, causing chaos around Tom Farmer’s Farm.  From cows in the kitchen to the goats in the greenhouse, each animal creates a challenge for Tom Farmer as he tries to gain control of the animals and his farm.  He is in for a big surprise.  

How can reading Cows in the Kitchen help support your child’s reading

• The animal sounds and actions make reading interactive and engaging.
• The song like text encourages the reader to sing along helping bring the story to life and creating an enjoyable, shared experience.
• Repetitive text and rhyming words make it easier for children to remember and retell the story.
• Encourages movement and pretend play as children act out the animals and their actions
• Bright and detailed illustrations