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That New Animal Audiobook
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A new baby changes everything . . . for two dogs.
FudgeFudge does not like that new animal. Marshmallow does not like it either. Not even a little bit. So begins this forthright, hilarious, and boldly illustrated story about two dogs that see the arrival of a new baby as a huge problem. They don't like the way that new animal smells or the way the people just sit and stare at it, forgetting all about FudgeFudge and Marshmallow. They have to do something about it, but what? Then one morning a stranger named Grandpa arrives, and he wants to hold that new animal. Instantly FudgeFudge and Marshmallow know they can't allow that. Why? they ask each other. Because, by now, that new animal has become their new animal.A story that speaks with wise and knowing humor to every parent and child who has welcomed or resisted an addition to the family.Download and start listening now!
"I wish there was a way to give 10 stars to a book. I loved this one!!!!!!! So cute and funny, not really a children's book, more of a book for dog owners who have children. Fudgefudge and Marshmallow act just like my doggie when my oldest was newborn...Sigh..... :oD"
— Tina (5 out of 5 stars)
That New Animal Listener Reviews
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" I love this book!Experience the arrival of a new baby from the dogs' perspective. What makes this book wonderful is how well it captures the change in the people and the animals and how they all become a family in the end. Precious. "
— Sandra, 2/20/2014 -
" Cute book about dogs displaced by a new baby. My five-year-old asked to read it twice. "
— Susan, 2/2/2014 -
" I have a new favorite picture book author! "
— Ann-Marie, 1/22/2014 -
" Not as much fun as "I don't like gloria." "
— Diana, 1/20/2014 -
" great illustrations and great story. "
— T, 1/15/2014 -
" Funny picture book about dogs' perspective about a new baby in the family. "
— Chelsea, 1/4/2014 -
" I loved this book and so did my 3 daughters. It is a must own for any home where animals and children live together. "
— Jessica, 1/1/2014 -
" Adorable children's book that a friend shared with me. She gives it as a gift to new parents, especially those who love animals. "
— Alyssa, 12/30/2013 -
" this stuff happens in real life! remarkable! "
— Vanessa, 12/26/2013 -
" A must-have for any new parent with pets. Gracie was with us while I read it to Henry, but I don't think she got the message. "
— Kristin, 12/13/2013 -
" Send home with students that are expecting a sibling. Could also be used in science to talk about various animals. "
— Dana, 12/7/2013 -
" What I love about this book is how it surprises the reader by making the "new animal" the baby. By "twisting" the expectation of the reader, this picture book creates both comedy ("It's not such a dumb animal after all, whispers FudgeFudge) and suspense. "
— Randall, 12/3/2013 -
" This is a cute story. A new baby arrives and Fudgefudge and Marshmallow feel neglected. They agree that it's not a useful animal, smells funny and they hate it. Until, gradually, they get used to the intruder and decide that it's not so dumb after all. "
— Dolly, 11/14/2013 -
" Bright pastel illustrations accompany plenty of white space for text. Story is a funny tale of two dogs adjusting to the newest animal in their owners' lives, a baby. "
— Kixie, 10/1/2013 -
" Cute book about a dog's point of view on having a new baby in the house. "
— Tina, 6/5/2013 -
" The dogs, which are animals, are calling the human baby, an animal! The students, I think, would find this comical! "
— Laci, 10/16/2012 -
" My current favorite picture book. Love Fudge Fudge and Marshmallow. A fabulous read aloud "
— Kelly, 9/20/2012 -
" Very creative concept. Two dogs used to having owners all to themselves must adjust to the new member of the family. "
— Andres, 5/17/2012 -
" Very funny. Two dogs do not like "that new animal" (the baby) that suddenly appears in their house. "
— Jennifer, 5/17/2012 -
" So cute for families with new babies and those that like picture books about precocious pets. "
— Megan, 4/25/2012 -
" New baby--from the family pets' point of view. "
— cristina, 4/1/2012 -
" My favorite picture book about the new baby told from the point of view of the pets. The illustrator takes it seriously in the best possible way. A very good read-aloud. "
— Kara, 2/11/2012 -
" Cute for new baby book "
— Christi, 1/19/2012
About Emily Jenkins
Emily Jenkins is the author of Invisible Inkling, the first book featuring Hank and Inkling. She has also written the chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Go Home, plus a lot of picture books, including The Little Bit Scary People, That New Animal, and Five Creatures. She has worn the same butterfly costume for the past nine Halloweens, and if she has an invisible friend—she’s not telling.