Old Macdonald’s Farm by Andrew Hunter (Book Review #2094)

Old Macdonald’s Farm is a brilliantly funny and refreshingly modern twist on a classic that delivers laugh-out-loud moments from start to finish. Written and illustrated by debut author Andrew Hunter, this bedtime romp turns a familiar nursery rhyme into a wildly unpredictable tale of disappearing animals, unexpected interruptions, and one very dramatic horse.

The premise is simple: a child asks their dad to make up a bedtime story about Old Macdonald’s farm. But instead of a gentle wind-down, what follows is a riotous exchange where the child’s questions derail the dad’s attempt to stick to the script. Each animal on the farm leaves for increasingly ridiculous reasons, and the bedtime story quickly becomes a battle of wits and whimsy.

Told as a story-within-a-story, the book is full of dry humor, clever callbacks, and illustrations that perfectly capture the chaos of the moment. Parents will love the subtle jokes aimed just at them, while kids will delight in the absurd twists and expressive characters.

This is one of those rare children’s books that’s just as fun for grownups to read as it is for kids to hear. Whether you’re a parent looking to liven up bedtime or a teacher searching for the perfect read-aloud, Old Macdonald’s Farm delivers.

A knockout debut—funny, smart, and absolutely unforgettable. Can’t wait to see what Book 2 in The Nighttime Routine series brings!

Written by Jeyran Main

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