You're Called What? by Kes Gray - Funny Animal Names Picture Book - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781509821440. Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books. Age Range: 3-7 years. Overview:. Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names, where a queue of real-life creatures with brilliantly bizarre names wait to plead their case for a rename. From the Ice Cream Cone Worm to the Pink Fairy Armadillo, this rip-roaringly funny picture book from bestselling author Kes Gray turns genuine wildlife facts into laugh-out-loud entertainment. Charmingly illustrated by Nikki Dyson, it's a tongue-twisting treat for young readers aged 3-7, perfect for storytime, classroom sharing, or curling up with at bedtime.. About the Book:. "You're Called What?" invites children into a wonderfully daft world where animals form an orderly queue outside the Ministry of Silly Animal Names, each one desperate to swap their embarrassing title for something a little more dignified. As each creature steps forward — the Blue-Footed Booby, the Blobfish, the Monkeyface Prickleback — young readers are treated to a chorus of giggles and gasps, all built around genuine, wonderfully weird animal names found in the natural world. Kes Gray's rhythmic, repetitive text makes it brilliant for reading aloud and joining in, while a "Facts and Snaps" section at the back reveals photographs and real facts about every creature featured, turning giggles into genuine learning. Nikki Dyson's illustrations bring warmth, humour and personality to each animal, capturing their exasperated expressions as they queue for a new name. It's a clever blend of comedy and natural history that works equally well as a fun family read or a springboard into non-fiction topics in the classroom, and it has proven popular with reluctant readers thanks to its short, punchy, giggle-inducing text. The book's playful structure — building anticipation with each new name reveal — keeps children engaged from cover to cover, while its focus on real (if unusual) creatures sparks curiosity about the wid