You Stole My Name: The Curious Case of Animals with Shared Names | Hardcover Picture Book

Kirkus Best Indie Picture Books 2023

This fun picture book for kids features vibrant, hand-painted illustrations of animals with curious questions like "Why does the bull trout share its name with the bull?"

You Stole My Name is a stunning collection of illustrations that takes you and your child on a colorful journey through the animal kingdom, telling the stories of the most interesting creatures and their namesakes. Written and illustrated by renowned artist Dennis McGregor, this book is also the perfect sing-along book for you and your child (Dennis sings through the book on YouTube!).

The pairs of interesting creatures include:
Cat & Catfish
Tiger & Tiger Shrimp
Turtle and Turtle Dove
Spider and Spider Monkey
And many more!

You Stole My Name is a beautiful and timeless "children's coffee-table-art book." It is the perfect picture book for children ages 3–7, making it a great birthday gift or Christmas gift.

 
★ "Poems that will be perfect for animal lovers, with gorgeous illustrations worthy of framing."—Kirkus Reviews

★ "The museum-quality artwork in this oversized coffee-table style volume is big and beautiful, the verses are clever and funny, but it's the concept behind You Stole My Name that is unique, original, and sets it apart from all other pet and wildlife picture book collections for young children. Matching similar names given to two different species of animals, You Stole My Name by author/illustrator Dennis McGregor is a totally unique and immediately to be treasured addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community." —Midwest Book Review

★ "You Stole My Name is, simply put, a work of genius. Cleverly composed and beautifully illustrated, it delights youngsters and oldsters alike, while exploring the wonders of the animal kingdom and the strange and glorious English language."
—Jim Cornelius, editor, The Nugget Newspaper

★ "Exquisite, vivid illustrations and an engaging story will bring plenty of smiles and spark young imaginations. My granddarlings loved it. Yours will too!"
—Marie Bostwick, New York Times and USA TODAY best-selling author of Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly

★ "My first-grade class absolutely adores You Stole My Name and You Stole My Name Too. The charming illustrations paired with clever rhymes make these books a delightful experience for young readers. They bring joy to our reading time and spark laughter and engagement among the kids. The educational content woven into the stories adds an extra layer of value. These books have become a favorite in our classroom, a perfect blend of learning and fun." —Krisi Guerra, elementary school teacher