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Book SynopsisSing along to the tune of Old Macdonald had a Farm, and learn to put down your phone in this hilarious cautionary tale for a new generation of phone-users. Old Macdonald loves his phone: it helps him organise his farm. But when the animals each get one of their own, they are soon on their phones all day - "Here a tweet, there a chat, WhatsApping the farm cat" - and before they know it, no work is getting done! What can Old Macdonald do? From the award-winning partnership of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross, the fourth in the series of picturebooks exploring online issues.
Trade Review"[O]n point and funny. . . Ross's sprightly and oh-so-expressive cartoon illustrations are a perfect match with Willis' humor" * Kirkus *
"A superb cautionary tale for our online times... The rhymes make it bliss to read aloud, and the illustrations are a spritely delight. Funny, clever and we can all learn from it – what more could you ask? Smiley face." * LoveReading4Kids - Book of the Month February 2021 *
"Uses humour and a light-hearted tone... Tony Ross's quirky illustrations are the perfect compliment to the text, making it perfect for using with any age group" -- Sue Wilsher * ReadingZone *
"a fun singalong cautionary tale that I am sure will be loved by many youngsters and their parents/carers. Illustrated in an amusing comic-style that will be sure to bring a smile to everyone who reads it." -- Jayne Truran * Just Imagine *
