Book description
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 home and who…
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1 author picked The Man Who Didn't Like Animals as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
My goodness, I love triumphant stories about animals. This clever origin story of Old MacDonald (yes, the one who had a farm, ee aye ee aye oh) will tug at your heartstrings. The text and illustrations go perfectly together, a harmonious marriage between words and images that reminds me of why I love picture books so much.
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