Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 1970 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing

Written by Judi Barrett · Illustrated by Ron Barrett

Part of the Animals Should Definitely Not series

A humorous exploration of why animals should not wear clothing.

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36 pages· 124 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· NP0L
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Bookroo's summary

Imagine a snake losing its shirt or a goat munching on its own coat. This delightful board book humorously explores why animals are best in their natural attire. With charming new illustrations, young readers will giggle at the whimsical scenarios and learn why nature's design is just right. Perfect for curious minds, this story invites children to ponder the silliness of animals in clothes and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

From the publisher

Not everyone needs to get dressed. A beloved favorite is now a Classic Board Book, with new illustrations! Animals should definitely not wear clothing….because a snake would lose it, a billy goat would eat it for lunch, and it would always be wet on a walrus! This popular book by Judi Barrett and Ron Barrett shows the very youngest why animals’ natural clothing is perfect just as it is. Now with new illustrations that retain the charming quality of the originals but give this edition a fresh look, this beloved story is available as a Classic Board Book for the very first time.

At a glance
Format
Pages
36
Words
124
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NPL
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~A
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
27109
Publication
Published
January 3, 2012
First published
January 1, 1970
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442433342
LCCN
2013404600
OCLC
54784051

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