The Farm That Mac Built

Written by Tammi Sauer · Illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic

Chaos erupts as unexpected animals crash a farm play.

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32 pages· 345 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD510L

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On Old Mac Donald's farm, a scarecrow hosts a barnyard play of 'The House That Jack Built.' But chaos ensues when monkeys, kangaroos, and elephants crash the stage. Can the farm animals adapt and save the show? With unexpected guests and hilarious interruptions, this tale of perseverance and teamwork promises laughter and surprises. Will the farm's production find its rhythm amidst the delightful chaos?

From the publisher

The scarecrow from Old Mac Donald’s farm emcees a barnyard theater production that collapses into hilarious chaos in this rollicking rendition of “The House That Jack Built.”

It’s showtime on Old Mac Donald’s Farm! The barnyard animals are putting on a play—a farm version of “The House That Jack Built”— but other animals keep taking the stage and interrupting the production. First some rambunctious monkeys, then breakdancing kangaroos . . . there’s even a pair of singing elephants. Everyone knows that monkeys, kangaroos, and elephants do NOT belong on a farm . . . so what to do?

Bursting with sound effects and rollicking repetition that will have kids clamoring for repeat readings, this hilarious mashup of two favorite nursery rhymes shows that perseverance and teamwork pay off, and that sometimes you just have to roll with the unexpected and try to have fun with it.

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