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If Animals Went to Work

By Ann Whitford Paul
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If Animals Went to Work imagines a charming world where animals take on the roles of community helpers. From Kangaroo as a mail carrier to Owl as a librarian and Snake as a road safety guide, each animal contributes uniquely to their neighbourhood, bringing a delightful twist to everyday jobs.
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This picture book is perfect for young children, especially those curious about animals and community roles. It is an engaging read for early learners and families looking to explore imaginative stories with a gentle message about helpfulness.

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If animals went to work, what would they do? Mail carrier Kangaroo would carry cards and packages in her pouch. Librarian Owl would read books aloud. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be helpful in its own special way.

The bestselling If Animals Kissed Good Night series, with more than two million copies sold, continues with this new jacketed hardcover picture book about those who play essential roles in maintaining our communities.

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From creators Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker of the If Animals Kissed Good Night series comes another adorable picture book that reimagines animals as community helpers, such as doctors, teachers, librarians, and firefighters.

If animals went to work... what would they do?

Mail carrier Kangaroo would carry cards and packages in her pouch. Librarian Owl would read books aloud. And Snake would rat-rattle to let everyone know about the wet cement and construction zone in the road.

Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be helpful in their own special way.

Don't miss the other books in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Good Night series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, and If Animals Tried to be Kind!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780374390570

Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Walker

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 239.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 32

Collections

Ann Whitford Paul Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker collaborated on the beloved If Animals Kissed Good Night, which School Library Journal called "a charming bedtime book," as well as If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, and If Animals Tried to Be Kind. Ann lives in Los Angeles, California. David lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Learn more about Ann at annwhitfordpaul.com and David at davidwalkerstudios.com.

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