Best (Worst) Farmer Ever

Name: Best (Worst) Farmer Ever
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SKU: 9781460764749
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By Pat Cummins and Michael Wagner

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Pat Cummins presents a joyful picture book for ages 3+ about the loving relationship between a dad and his child, based on Pat's farm, where the animals are treated like pets. The cows have broken the fence!The sheep are acting funny!There's a boat that has to... Read More

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Description

Pat Cummins presents a joyful picture book for ages 3+ about the loving relationship between a dad and his child, based on Pat's farm, where the animals are treated like pets.

The cows have broken the fence!
The sheep are acting funny!
There's a boat that has to be put into a tree!
And someone really must stop the birds from eating all the apples!

There's no end of work for Farmer Pat, his son, Albie, and their dog, Normie. But that's not a problem because Farmer Pat always knows exactly what to do! Kind of.

A rollicking father-son adventure that captures a laugh-out-loud day on the farm, while featuring a cheeky cast of animals.

This heartwarming book is the creation of Australian Cricket Captain, L-plate farmer and proud dad of Albie, Pat Cummins, with acclaimed author, Michael Wagner, and bestselling illustrator, Louis Shea.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460764749

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 July 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Louis Shea
Illustrated by Louis Shea

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 253.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 24

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Wagner New Zealand and Australia Published Pat Cummins Young Adult

About the Author

Pat Cummins is captain of the Australian Men's Test and One Day International cricket teams and has been pivotal in re-shaping team culture and leading them to global success across all formats of the game. Pat has a keen interest in business and aligns himself with organisations dedicated to creating lasting impact. He lives in Sydney with his wife Beck and his young family. Michael Wagner is the author of more than 80 books for children including the much-loved Maxx Rumble series, the CBCA Notable picture books Why I Love Footy, Why I Love Summer and Bear Make Den (which he co-authored with Jane Godwin) and the So Wrong series which was shortlisted for multiple children's choice awards in 2019 and 2020. Louis Shea's bestselling books include Where's Santa?, Where's the Easter Bunny? and We're Going on an Egg Hunt. As the son of an artist and art teacher, he was destined to be an artist. He lives in Armidale with his partner, two children and a border collie.

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