“Man gave names to all the animals In the beginning, in the beginning. Man gave names to all the animals In the beginning, long time ago.â€
Whimsical and witty, “Man Gave Names to All the Animals†first appeared on Bob Dylan's album Slow Train Coming in 1979. With Dylan's blessing, illustrator Jim Arnosky has crafted a stunning picture book adaptation of the song that's a treat for both children and adults, with breathtaking images of more than 170 animals.
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The revered musical legend rarely allows his songs to be illustrated, and Arnosky has done the song proud with a parade of spectacular creatures ready to receive their names—until the surprise ending, when children get to name an animal all by themselves!