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If Animals Went to Work
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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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See moreIf 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
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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
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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