Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
08/08/23
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-941325-98-X
ISBN 13:
978-1-941325-98-8
Dewey:
E
Dimensions:
24 x 37 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Starred Review for Kirkus Reviews
(Wed Jul 05 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
Pairs of animals show their similarities and differences in this illustrated collection of short poems on shared names.The kangaroo and the kangaroo rat have a lot in common, so the kangaroo doesn't mind that the rodent uses the same name. The chicken is a bit less keen on sharing hers with the predatory chicken hawk, however. Across these pages, animals show their matching colors-including the parrotfish and the parrot and the zebra finch and the zebra-or give details that highlight their differences. At one point, a dog entertainingly addresses a dogfish in an aquarium: "You don't wag and you don't bark. / You're no dog! You're a shark!" The poems vary in theme, with some in the voices of animals wondering why they've been named after another creature. The paintings are consistently enticing throughout; McGregor, a talented artist, uses minimal backgrounds to help bring out the details of each highly realistic creature. Children who've graduated from John Butler's similarly beautiful animal-themed books will be ready for this slightly more complex text. The short poems have some lovely alliteration (the cowbird's style choices are said to "feature feathers over fur"), making this well suited for emergent readers.Poems that will be perfect for animal lovers, with gorgeous illustrations worthy of framing.
Kirkus Reviews
(Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Pairs of animals show their similarities and differences in this illustrated collection of short poems on shared names.The kangaroo and the kangaroo rat have a lot in common, so the kangaroo doesn't mind that the rodent uses the same name. The chicken is a bit less keen on sharing hers with the predatory chicken hawk, however. Across these pages, animals show their matching colors-including the parrotfish and the parrot and the zebra finch and the zebra-or give details that highlight their differences. At one point, a dog entertainingly addresses a dogfish in an aquarium: "You don't wag and you don't bark. / You're no dog! You're a shark!" The poems vary in theme, with some in the voices of animals wondering why they've been named after another creature. The paintings are consistently enticing throughout; McGregor, a talented artist, uses minimal backgrounds to help bring out the details of each highly realistic creature. Children who've graduated from John Butler's similarly beautiful animal-themed books will be ready for this slightly more complex text. The short poems have some lovely alliteration (the cowbird's style choices are said to "feature feathers over fur"), making this well suited for emergent readers.Poems that will be perfect for animal lovers, with gorgeous illustrations worthy of framing.
Kirkus Best Indie Picture Books 2023
This fun picture book for kids features vibrant, hand-painted illustrations of animals with curious questions like "Why does the bull trout share its name with the bull?"
You Stole My Name is a stunning collection of illustrations that takes you and your child on a colorful journey through the animal kingdom, telling the stories of the most interesting creatures and their namesakes. Written and illustrated by renowned artist Dennis McGregor, this book is also the perfect sing-along book for you and your child (Dennis sings through the book on YouTube!).
The pairs of interesting creatures include:
- Cat and Catfish
- Tiger and Tiger Shrimp
- Turtle and Turtle Dove
- Spider and Spider Monkey
- And many more!
You Stole My Name is a beautiful and timeless "children's coffee-table art book." It is the perfect picture book for children ages 3–7, making it a great birthday gift or Christmas gift.