The Man Who Didn't Like Animals

Name: The Man Who Didn't Like Animals
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SKU: 9780358567134
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Who was Old MacDonald before he had a farm A New York Times bestselling duo brings us this freshly imagined origin story about the storied farmer and his animal friends. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham. There once was a man who loved his tidy... Read More

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Description

There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn’t like animals. Then one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both liked napping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six.

Well, maybe this one animal could stay.

Next came a dog . . .

This bighearted and funny tale with delightful artwork from Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham celebrates the joy of embracing new perspectives.

Celebrates growth mindset
A hilarious read-aloud
Don't miss Outside In, The Quiet Book, and The Loud Book by Deborah Underwood

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358567134

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 September 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 463g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Deborah Underwood Young Adult

About the Author

Deborah Underwood has written numerous picture books, including the New York Times bestsellers The Quiet Book, The Loud Book!, and Here Comes the Easter Cat and the Caldecott Honor-winning Outside In. She lives in Northern California with her feline muse, Bella. LeUyen Pham is a New York Times bestselling illustrator who has created many books for children, including the Caldecott Honor-winning Bear Came Along. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.

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