You Stole My Name: Foods: A Rhyming Book of Foods & Animals That Sound Alike

Meet nature’s most fascinating animals—and the fun foods that share their names!—in this fourth picture book from the acclaimed series full of vibrant, hand-painted illustrations.

The perfect rhyming read-aloud for curious kids who wonder: Why is dragon fruit named after dragons? Featuring nature’s most fascinating animals and the funny foods they share their names with, the delightful new addition to Dennis McGregor’s acclaimed You Stole My Name series will excite little foodies and animal lovers alike.

Inside this rhyming picture book, you’ll find fun pairings like:

Bear & Bear Claw Butterfly & Butterfly Pasta Ants & Ants on a Log And many more!

This engaging rhyming book encourages imagination, language development, and family bonding. Whether at bedtime or in the classroom, it’s a joyful experience boys and girls will want to revisit again and again.

A beautiful art book for all ages, You Stole My Name: Foods offers clever, funny verses perfect for parents and children to read aloud and enjoy together. It makes a perfect gift for young readers, parents, and educators who love creative storytelling!

Series Overview: With each book offering a stunning collection of vibrant, hand-painted illustrations, the You Stole My Name series takes you and your child on a colorful journey through the some of the world’s most interesting animals and their namesakes. Featuring pairs like Cat & Catfish, Chick & Chickpea, and Hammer & Hammerhead Shark, these timeless “coffee-table art books” provide a unique bedtime reading experience for children and parents alike.

Publisher: Blue Star Press
Published: 4/14/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size / Weight: 11.3 in H | 8.3 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.9 lb Wt
ISBN: 9781963183801


About the Author

Dennis McGregor is an illustrator, designer, songwriter, and musician. On a piece of land near Sisters, Oregon, Dennis McGregor seeks a perfect balance between music, painting, and working the land. The pond he’s been digging by hand for over ten years is still not finished, but it’s nearly deep enough for diving!

You can find Dennis’ artwork, books, and music at dennismcgregor.com.

Author Residence: Sisters, OR

Author Hometown: Sisters, OR