A picture book by Braxton Deichen
What could possibly go wrong?
When Braxton’s wild idea becomes a real dinner guest, everything turns to chaos. Inspired by a family trip to the zoo, eight-year-old Braxton imagines what might happen if an orangutan came over for dinner. The best ideas often begin with a simple question: “What if?”
Thirty seconds inside the book
What happens when a curious kid invites a zoo animal home for dinner.
Footprints in the hallway.
Spaghetti by the handful.
An orangutan on the ceiling fan.
Inside the book
About the Author
Inspired by a true moment after a family visit to the Seattle Zoo.
The day after seeing the orangutans there, Braxton turned to his dad on the drive to school and said, “Hey Dad, what if I made a story about an orangutan coming over for dinner?” That single question sparked everything.
Together, they imagined the funny chaos that might unfold if an orangutan became a dinner guest, and this story was born. At just eight years old, Braxton became the author of his first book, bringing his idea to life using his creativity.
He is already wondering which animal to invite next.
Never Invite an Orangutan Over for Dinner
By Braxton Deichen · Illustrated by Sandy Vincent
Hardcover · Softcover · Kindle · Available on Amazon
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