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Best (Worst) Farmer Ever
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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...
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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
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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