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  • You Stole My Name: The Curious Case of Animals with Shared Names (Board Book) by Dennis McGregor book cover
  • You Stole My Name: The Curious Case of Animals with Shared Names (Board Book) by Dennis McGregor book cover
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You Stole My Name: The Curious Case of Animals with Shared Names (Board Book)

by Dennis McGregor

Animal names, paired in pictures

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Animal names, paired in pictures

Dennis McGregor’s illustrated board book builds its premise around animals that share names, from cat and catfish to turtle and turtle dove. Curious questions introduce the pairings, giving the pages a simple structure that connects animal names with the creatures themselves. The publisher describes the artwork as hand-painted and presents the book as suitable for singing along, too. Its sturdy board-book format and animal-centered subject make the concept accessible to very young children, with room for shared looking and naming together.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Babies and preschoolers, especially ages 0–3, as indicated in the metadata.
  • Caregivers looking for an animal-themed board book to explore together.
  • Families interested in illustrated books that invite sing-along reading.

Themes

Animals and the natural worldShared names and wordplayIllustration and shared reading

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Book overview

This fun board 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!

Now in a durable board book format, You Stole My Name is a beautiful and timeless "children's coffee-table art book." It is the perfect picture book for children ages 0-3, making it a great birthday gift or Christmas gift.
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