Head-to-head
Today I Will Fly! vs Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Both are beloved beginner reader books with animal characters, but Elephant & Piggie is chapter books (ages 5-8) while Click, Clack, Moo is picture books (ages 3-7).
Today I Will Fly!
by Mo Willems
The perfect first friendship story — and one of the best read-aloud picture books ever made.
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
by Doreen Cronin
A Caldecott Honor comedy classic where farm animals discover the power of the written word
Score comparison
| Score | Today I Will Fly! | Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kid Score | 70 | 68 | Tied |
| Parent Score | 63 | 67 | Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (+4) |
| Teacher Score | 72 | 74 | Tied |
✓ Today I Will Fly! — perfect for
- •Pre-readers ready for their first 'real' book
- •Children who love being read to (performable voices)
- •Reluctant readers ages 5-7 who resist longer formats
- •Classroom read-aloud and guided reading
- •Siblings reading together (older child reads to younger)
✓ Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type — perfect for
- •Kids who love animal humor and silly premises
- •Read-aloud time with preschool and early elementary children
- •Teaching persuasive writing and letter format
- •Classrooms studying community, fairness, and problem-solving
Our take
There's no universal winner here — the right pick depends on who's reading. Today I Will Fly! scores higher with kids (70 vs 68) — better if your goal is "my kid actually wants to read it."
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