E-I-UFO: Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Get ready to sing and laugh along with this intergalactic twist on the classic children's song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" in a rollicking picture book from author Zach von Zonk and beloved illustrator Benjamin Chaud!

Old MacDonald had a farm--that is, until an alien spirits his animals away in a UFO. Now, Old MacMartian has a farm--in space--and young readers will delight in the out-of-this-world hijinks that result when cows, pigs, sheep, and more create chaos in his spaceship.

With a zerp zap and a zerp zap there, colorful and detail-rich illustrations bring this hilarious tale to life as Old MacMartian and his faithful three-eyed dog get a bit more than they bargained for with their messy, hungry, noisy, and mischievous new barnyard companions. E-I-UFO!

A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD TAKE ON "OLD MACDONALD" From a UFO abduction of farm animals to the playfully reworked nursery rhyme we all know and love, the delightful chaos that ensues in this rhyming picture book delivers heaps of humor and outrageous scenarios.

STANDOUT READ-ALOUD: A familiar children's song paired with a space twist makes E-I-UFO the perfect read-aloud. Kids will love singing along, making animal noises, and saying "E-I-UFO!" again and again.

FARM ANIMALS + SPACE = HILARITY: Farm animal antics! A UFO! A Martian managing a farm in space! There's so much for kids to love. E-I-UFO takes the popular farm animal theme to new heights with a space setting, resulting in unexpected and ticklishly funny mayhem.

Perfect for:

• Fans of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" song and books
• Parents seeking a laugh-out-loud picture book
• Educators, librarians, and caregivers in search of a picture book with a farm theme
• Kids who are learning about (and love) farm animals or space (or both!)
• Fans of Benjamin Chaud's books, including The Bear's Song and I Didn't Do My Homework Because ...

Author: Zach Von Zonk
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 03/04/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 11.50h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781797223896
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2025
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2025 pg. 88
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2025 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Zach von Zonk is an author-illustrator who lives in Chicago, Illinois, with his wife and son. This is his first picture book.

Benjamin Chaud is the author and illustrator of New York Times Notable Book The Bear's Song, and the illustrator of Junior Library Guild selection I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . .; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . .; The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer. . .; Grown-ups Never Do That; Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You; and A Funny Thing Happened After School . . . . His books have been translated into 24 languages. He lives in the French Alps.