What Animals Really Like

by Fiona Robinson

When the National Animal Choir performs the latest song by renowned composer and conductor Mr. Herbert Timberteeth, nothing goes exactly as planned. Mr. Timberteeth has some preconceived notions of what animals like to do that are reflected in his song. But it turns out that lions prefer flower arranging to prowling and shrimp would rather ski than swim! With all the dissension and mayhem, will the show still go on? This hilarious picture book delivers a subtle message about stereotyping that kids, who are so often pigeonholed, will appreciate.Awards and Praise for What Animals Really Like2012 Winner of the Irma S. Black & James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature"Robinson's story will keep children giggling at the beaver’s frustrated reactions and the animals’ unpredictable preferences. Encore!"--Publishers Weekly"Guffaws and surprising twists will have youngsters clamoring for a repeat performance. Brava!"--Kirkus Reviews

• ISBN13: 9780810989764
• Publish Date: 1 October 2011
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 28 September 2023
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Abrams
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 24
• Language: English

Reviews

[cherryblossommj]

Originally posted on Creative Madness Mama.Really quite a fun book. Lots of rhymes meshed with silliness. Could easily open conversations for kiddos into literal animals and their lives as well as their own personal hobbies and activities. Neat way for the beginning and end of the book to open to four full pages to present a stage.

A fun silly picture book.

Fiona Robinson is the author-illustrator of The Useful Moose: A Truthful, Moose-full Tale and The 3-2-3 Detective Agency. She has been praised by Publishers Weekly for her “humor tinged with heart,” and her work has been honored by the Royal Academy of Arts. She lives with her family in Brooklyn.
 
This review was originally posted on Creative Madness Mama.