Yankee Doodle went to town a-riding on a pony stuck a feather in his hat and called it macaroni. Many know the song "Yankee Doodle Dandy," but few understand it. This unapologetically silly picture book reveals that the legendary ride to town (and the whole macaroni thing) was all suggested by Mr. Doodle's overeager pony. This just makes Mr. Doodle cranky: "I do not want macaroni. I do not want a feather. I do not want any other clothing, any other pasta, or any other parts of a bird. I do not want anything that they have in town!" A historical note ends this colourful, comical take on a nonsensical old song. AGES: 4-8 AUTHOR: Tom Angleberger is the author of the New York Times best-selling Origami Yoda books. Crankee Doodle is his first picture book. He lives with his wife Cece Bell, and their children in Virginia.www.origamiyoda.com. Cece Bell is the author-illustrator of many books for children, including Itty Bitty, Bee-Wigged, and the infamous Sock Monkey books.. Previously she illustrated Bug Patrol for Clarion. She lives with her husband, Tom Angleberger, in Virginia with their two children. www.cecebell.com ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour throughout