The Man Who Didn't Like Animals

Author: Underwood, Deborah

Hardcover: 40 pages

Publisher: Clarion Books

Ages: 4-8

Grade Level: PK-2

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 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