Author Profile
Judi Barrett
2 Books
Judi Barrett is an American children's author who writes imaginative and highly humorous picture books. Her most recognized work is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, which she created alongside illustrator Ron Barrett. She frequently partners with Ron Barrett on other conceptually playful titles, such as Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing and Old MacDonald Had an Apartment House. Her stories often turn everyday ideas into absurd, oversized situations that appeal to young readers. She has also written alphabet and counting books that combine early learning concepts with her signature comedic style.
Books in "Animals Should Definitely Not"
Have you ever wondered what would happen if the animals at the zoo started acting exactly like you and me? It might sound like fun, but this hilarious book proves that animals should definitely stick to being animals! Imagine a giant hippopotamus trying to fit into a tiny bathtub, or a flock of pigeons hanging upside down from a subway ceiling. What if a sweet little dog refused to fetch and decided to read the newspaper instead? Through incredibly funny scenarios and detailed pictures, you will quickly see why it is a terrible idea for our furry and feathered friends to pick up human habits. This silly adventure will have you giggling at every page turn while making you glad that animals behave exactly the way they do.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Getting dressed in the morning is perfectly normal for you, but it would be a complete disaster for a porcupine! Discover exactly why animals should never, ever try to wear human clothes in this wildly funny story. You will see just how disastrous it can be when a sheep tries to wear a sweater, or how embarrassing it is for a snake to lose its trousers. Imagine a giraffe looking completely ridiculous in a towering necktie, or a heavily dressed walrus sweating under the summer sun. With simple text and laugh-out-loud pictures, this clever book takes a brilliant and silly idea to its logical conclusion. It is a delightfully funny read that proves nature already gave animals the perfect outfits to wear.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
