You Stole My Name Too: A Curious Case of Animals and Plants with Shared Names (Picture Book)
Dennis McGregor
(Author)
Blue Star Press
(Producer)
Description
"Perfect for animal lovers, with gorgeous illustrations worthy of framing."--Kirkus Reviews First the animals were stealing names and now the plants are doing it too! The second book in Dennis McGregor's acclaimed series features vibrant, hand-painted illustrations and curious questions like "Why does the crab apple share its name with the crab?" You Stole My Name Too features another amazing collection of illustrations that takes you and your child on a colorful journey through nature's most fascinating plants and animals and their namesakes. The fun pairs of flora and fauna that are featured in this sequel include:
- Chick and Chickpea
- Cat and Catnip
- Dog and Dogwood
- Hedgehog and Hedgehog Cactus
- And many more! A beautiful "children's coffee-table-art book" for all ages, You Stole My Name Too is a clever, creative follow-up to You Stole My Name, a perfect book series for parents and children to read and enjoy together. "The museum-quality artwork in this oversized coffee-table style volume is big and beautiful, the verses are clever and funny, but it's the concept behind You Stole My Name that is unique, original, and sets it apart from all other pet and wildlife picture book collections for young children."
--Midwest Book Review
Product Details
Price
$18.99
$17.66
Publisher
Blue Star Press
Publish Date
February 06, 2024
Pages
32
Dimensions
9.7 X 14.0 X 0.7 inches | 1.5 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781941325995
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About the Author
Dennis McGregor is an illustrator, designer, songwriter and musician. On a piece of land near Sisters, Oregon, Dennis McGregor seeks a perfect balance between music, painting, and working the land. The pond he's been digging by hand for over ten years is still not finished, but it's nearly deep enough for diving! You can find Dennis' artwork, books, and music at dennismcgregor.com.
Reviews
"Dennis McGregor's captivating illustrations are a delight on their own--but pair two similarly named creatures together and you have compound magic."
--Nicole Vulcan, Editor, Central Oregon's Source Weekly newspaper "You Stole My Name and its sequel, You Stole My Name Too, are two of my all-time favorite picture books! With beautiful illustrations accompanied by clever verse, these books are a joy to look at, entertaining to read, and sure to elicit laughs when read along with kids. And they're educational to boot! What more could you want?!"
--Lane Jacobsen, Owner, Paulina Springs Books "My first-grade class absolutely adores You Stole My Name and You Stole My Name Too. The charming illustrations paired with clever rhymes make these books a delightful experience for young readers. They bring joy to our reading time and spark laughter and engagement among the kids. The educational content woven into the stories adds an extra layer of value. These books have become a favorite in our classroom, a perfect blend of learning and fun."
--Krisi Guerra, elementary school teacher "You Stole My Name Too: A Curious Case of Animals and Plants with Shared Names with its museum quality artwork is a stunningly beautiful children's picture book."
--Midwest Book Review "Subtle humor melds with poetry, animals, and botanic goodness in this beautifully illustrated book."
--Bookworms for Kids
--Nicole Vulcan, Editor, Central Oregon's Source Weekly newspaper "You Stole My Name and its sequel, You Stole My Name Too, are two of my all-time favorite picture books! With beautiful illustrations accompanied by clever verse, these books are a joy to look at, entertaining to read, and sure to elicit laughs when read along with kids. And they're educational to boot! What more could you want?!"
--Lane Jacobsen, Owner, Paulina Springs Books "My first-grade class absolutely adores You Stole My Name and You Stole My Name Too. The charming illustrations paired with clever rhymes make these books a delightful experience for young readers. They bring joy to our reading time and spark laughter and engagement among the kids. The educational content woven into the stories adds an extra layer of value. These books have become a favorite in our classroom, a perfect blend of learning and fun."
--Krisi Guerra, elementary school teacher "You Stole My Name Too: A Curious Case of Animals and Plants with Shared Names with its museum quality artwork is a stunningly beautiful children's picture book."
--Midwest Book Review "Subtle humor melds with poetry, animals, and botanic goodness in this beautifully illustrated book."
--Bookworms for Kids
