Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing

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Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett is a whimsical children's book that imagines why animals wearing clothing would result in humorous and absurd scenarios. It playfully explores the challenges various animals might face, like porcupines poking holes in hats or kangaroos having trouble with pockets, guaranteeing a delightful and laughter-filled read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love humorous and whimsical tales that spark the imagination. With its entertaining illustrations and playful text, it's perfect for young readers who enjoy stories that challenge common ideas in a fun and engaging way. Children and adults alike will appreciate the clever scenarios and laugh-out-loud moments it presents.

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Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing

...because a snake would lose it, a billy goat would eat it for lunch, and it would always be wet on a walrus!

This well-loved book by Judi and Ron Barrett shows the very youngest why animals' clothing is perfect... just as it is.

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Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett has been lauded for its humorous concept that captures children's imaginations and evokes laughter. The absurdity of animals donning clothing is depicted in playful illustrations that delight readers, making it a favourite for its clever and entertaining approach.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780689708077

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 December 1988

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ron Barrett
  • Illustrated by Ron Barrett
  • Illustrated by Ron Barrett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Judi Barrett is the author of many beloved books for children, including the bestsellingΒ Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,Β Pickles to Pittsburgh,Β Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing,Β Lots More Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing,Β Santa from Cincinnati, andΒ An Excessive Alphabet. She teaches art to kindergarten students at a school in her Brooklyn neighborhood.

Ron Barrett is the internationally bestselling illustrator of many books for children, including Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Pickles to Pittsburgh, Superhero Joe, Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing, Lots More Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing, and An Excessive Alphabet. His illustrations have been honored by the Society of Illustrators and have been exhibited at The Louvre in Paris. He lives in New York City.

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