You Stole My Name Tools: The Curious Case of Animals and Tools with Shared Names (Picture Book)

Dennis McGregor

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You Stole My Name Tools: The Curious Case of Animals and Tools with Shared Names (Picture Book)

You Stole My Name Tools: The Curious Case of Animals and Tools with Shared Names (Picture Book)

Dennis McGregor

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Description

Meet nature's most fascinating animals--and the everyday tools that share their names!--in this third picture book from the acclaimed series full of vibrant, hand-painted illustrations.

The perfect read-aloud for curious readers who wonder: Why is the crowbar named after the crow? Featuring nature's most fascinating animals and the everyday tools they share their name with, the handy new addition to Dennis McGregor's acclaimed You Stole My Name series will delight little builders and animal lovers alike.

The fun pairings featured in this picture book include:
  • Hammer & Hammerhead Shark
  • Bull & Bulldozer
  • Crow & Crowbar
  • And many more!

A beautiful "children's coffee-table art book" for all ages, You Stole My Name Tools also offers clever, funny verses perfect for parents and children to read and enjoy together.

About the Author

Dennis McGregor is an illustrator, designer, songwriter, and musician. On a piece of land near Sisters, Oregon, Dennis McGregor seeks a perfect balance between music, painting, and working the land. The pond he's been digging by hand for over ten years is still not finished, but it's nearly deep enough for diving!

You can find Dennis' artwork, books, and music at dennismcgregor.com.

Critical Reviews

"Dennis McGregor's You Stole My Name and You Stole My Name Too books fly off of our shelves! I love seeing customers of all ages delight in the discovery of his gorgeous illustrations and whimsical verses. And he has created magic once again with his latest, "You Stole My Name Tools"! I love this clever book and even learned about some tools that were new to me! A wonderful gift for curious kids of all ages."
--Paulina Springs Books

"You Stole My Name Tools is a clever introduction to words, specifically tools that share names with animals. . . . Each hand-painted picture is a work of art."
--Readers' Favorite

Publishing Information

Publisher: Blue Star Press
Pub date: 2025-02-18
Length: 32 pages

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