Children’s / Teenage general interest: Farm animals

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Book SynopsisLet cheeky chibi Nora the naturalist tell you lots of things about all kinds of wild animals.

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Book SynopsisHenry is ready to do what no pig has done before. But pigs can''t fly, says his sister, Henrietta. Nothing will stop Henry from trying, until it looks as though gravity might finally get the better of him. Fortunately, Henrietta has an idea that gives both of them a lift.Henry''s determination and Henrietta''s imagination combine to make a positive sibling story about creative play and teamwork.

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Book SynopsisAn interactive sticker book that makes learning stick! A fun way to learn about horses with stickers, activity pages, and lots of facts! Featuring stickers of gentle ponies, spotted Appaloosas, show ribbons, cowboy boots, and speedy Thoroughbreds that can run over 43 miles an hour! You can even learn about grooming and training as you sticker and draw to fill your barn with horses and everything you need to care for them.How Peel + Discover works: 1.Read a question, then peel the sticker to reveal the answer. 2.Sticker and draw to decorate the activity pages—make them your own! 3.Once all the stickers are peeled, removed the overlay for a Peel + Discover surprise.

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Book SynopsisGideon, the second youngest child of homesteaders Justin and Rebekah Rhodes, is infamously known as the shoe-losing "Mr. Brown." It drives his papa nuts, especially when it's time to head out to do chores on the farm. Where Are Your Shoes, Mr. Brown? is an engaging story that follows Mr. Brown as he searches for his missing shoes, bringing a humorous message about responsibility along with an underlying theme of a parent's love. Justin and Rebekah are parents to five children and involve the them in much of the work on the farm to teach values of hard work, problem solving, and life skills like growing their own food.

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Book SynopsisCount the sheep--and the laughs--in this hilarious follow-up to picture book The Night Baafore Christmas. With sheep misbehaving all over the house, will Bo get to sleep before the Easter Bunny comes? In this humorous tale of an Easter Eve gone wrong, Bo just wants to fall asleep so Easter Day--and the Easter Bunny--will come faster. But when he tries counting sheep, the sheep get bored and scatter, and chaos ensues: "Sheep 5 juggles eggs, tossing ten in the air. He misses. They crash and get crushed in Bo's hair." Children can count along with Bo as he finds the 10 mischievous sheep misbehaving throughout the house. With a house full of sheep and a mess to clean, will Bo get to sleep before the Easter Bunny comes? Find out in this hilarious story of a night before Easter gone wrong. With exuberant verse and comical illustrations, this book will have children begging for repeat readings.

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Book SynopsisThe farm animals are getting up to some fun and games, and they’re looking for kids to join them! Children ages six and up will love these word games, picture puzzles, mazes, jokes, and brain teasers. Crawl through a Worm Squirm, find out how to tell if there are cows in your refrigerator, and use the letters in “Rhode Island Red” to fill in an entire crossword puzzle. Delight in hours of enjoyment packed with pig races, clever riddles, and coloring challenges.

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Book SynopsisPeck your way through chicken wire mazes and crack some codes while collecting eggs. Kids 6 to 9 will delight in this romp through a barnyard full of brainteasers, word searches, tongue twisters, picture puzzles, and much more. Rudy and Buttercup, two chickens who know their way around the farm, lead you through this engaging and informative book of chicken-themed fun. Cluck and cackle as you solve one fowl riddle after another.

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Book SynopsisGratefulness begins with babies! On every page of this beautiful board book, Jade Orlando's charming illustrations invite little ones to give thanks to their favorite farm friends. From thanking cows for their milk and bees for their honey to thanking sheep for a wooly sweater and the garden for yummy carrots, this sweet book teaches the youngest readers to celebrate and feel grateful for the simple gifts of the farm.

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Book SynopsisDig into this farm frenzy activity book and kids ages 6-10 will be playing games and solving puzzles until the cows come home! From acclaimed puzzle creators Patrick Merrell and Helene Hovanec comes a barnyard full of fun farm-themed puzzles. From mazes and picture puzzles to brainteasers, word searches, jokes, riddles, and more, 200 puzzles will keep kids screen-free and entertained for hours: ·Find the differences between two chicken coops ·Match the baby animals to their parents ·Unscramble words to label the parts of a pony ·Try saying “Cows Count Crow Crowds” three times fast Activities increase in difficulty throughout the book, keeping kids engaged as they learn more on the farm. Lively and humorous cartoons of favorite barnyard animals encourage farm-loving kids page after page and teach them about life on the farm – keeping your future farmer happy as a pig in the mud for hours on end!

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Book SynopsisFind out what happens in this story of a runaway pea that goes on a perilous journey.When a little pea escapes a girl who is shelling peas, it rolls off the kitchen table, onto the floor, and an adventure begins. The runaway pea rolls passed several hungry animals. It manages to evade a mouse, a cat, a rabbit, a hen, a pig, and a wolf, finally resting in the perfect place. The girl will find it again after some time has passed for a surprise conclusion. This circular story, told with repetition, predictive  vocabulary, and bright colorful art, delivers a natural history lesson about plant life for the youngest of readers. They will enjoy repeated readings as they join in the telling of this sweet pea of a tale. 

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Book SynopsisAll aboard the farm train! Complete with tractor wheels, a happy farmer, and the loudest passengers you've ever heard, Farm Train is an adorable two-in-one board book that features brightly illustrated farm animals in every train car. The cow says moo moo, the sheep says baa baa, and the goose says honk honk from the moment the train leaves the station. Farm Train can be read page-by-page as a lap book or be unfolded into a 56" train! (Perfect for play time or room decor!) A handy velcro clasp keeps everything snugly shut when reading time is over.

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Book SynopsisIncluding 12 stackable bunny crayons and a whole book of adorable scenes to colour, Chicks, Lambs, Bunnies is packed with value and fun.

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Book SynopsisHunting and herding dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some have a natural ability to do their work, but training with humans is also important. This book teaches you about how a miniature dachshund forces a rabbit into the path of his hawk-hunting partner, and how the well-trained dogs of Deer Search, Inc track wounded deer.

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Book SynopsisFor the first time as a sound book, here comes the beloved Pete the Cat!Pete and his friends meet all the animals on the barnyard in this groovy sound book version of Pete the Cat: Old MacDonald Had a Farm—perfect for little hands and for singing along.

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Book SynopsisCharlie is the lovable basset hound of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and the star of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog. As the older hound, can Charlie put on a brave face for Hickory?With his usual hilarious antics, Charlie overcomes his fears about the doctor .

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Book SynopsisZoey the chicken is in charge!When the farmer is away, who will care for the new lambs? Zoey, of course! Zoey thinks she knows all about lambs. They need dinner, baths, and lots of bedtime stories! Sounds easy…right?From the author-illustrator duo that brought you the hilarious Chicken in Space, Chicken in School, and Chicken in Mittens, this funny Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

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Book SynopsisThe chickens on the farm have a message for their farm owners! They’re tired of arugula salad, how about putting a fan in their hot coop, and HEY—watch out for that snake in your tent.As the children walk around their beloved farm, they discover more and more chicken talk scratched into the dirt. The family can hardly believe it. What will the chickens possibly say next!?With beautiful watercolor illustrations from New York Times bestseller Jarrett J. Krosoczka and heartwarming text by Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan, Chicken Talk is the perfect book to chuckle over, whether you live in the city or the country.Gather your family around for a delightful tale of surprise, chaos, and barnyard fun in Chicken Talk!

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Book SynopsisAn accidental-friendship story packed with humor from author-illustrator Eric BarclaySheep is an expert at protecting sheep—or so she thinks until one happy afternoon when she bumps into a very hairy someone on the farm.“Who are you?” she asks.“I’m the sheep dog!” the someone says.Trade Review“The illustrations [are] humorous and energetic” — Kirkus Reviews “...one needn’t feel sheepish about enjoying this.” — Kirkus Reviews “[I]llustrations by Barclay leave plenty of room for giggle-inducing word choices...as a sweet friendship burgeons.” — Publishers Weekly “Barclay’s quick-witted text is as endearing as his pastel pencil and Photoshop illustrations, which feature an expressive, free-spirited sheep alongside a deeply caring, albeit stoic sheep dog.” — School Library Journal “Sheep’s antics are memorably adorable and funny.” — School Library Journal “A winning read-aloud to celebrate the merits of true friendship.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisNewbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan’s poignant text and award-winning artist Kenard Pak’s gentle and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home.One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn.Trade Review“In meditative prose, Newbery-winner MacLachlan commemorates the life of a great barn. MacLachlan and Pak invite readers into the rhythms of the small family farm and important moments, small and great, over a century of its life.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “This quiet tale captures the rhythm of rural life throughout seasons—and then over generations. MacLachlan weaves in an abundance of details that will appeal to children with no firsthand experience with farming. A cozy filter through which to imagine growing up.” — Kirkus Reviews “MacLachlan pays tribute to a symbol of the American farm. Watercolor, gouache, pencil, ink, and digital media in browns, tans, and cinnamon, enable the red of the cap and the barn to stand out. The solid building at the heart of the farm offers comfort and continuity in the life of a family.” — Booklist “MacLachlan’s gift for portraying bucolic bliss returns. Fox, possum, cat, dog, and mouse each meander into the story with winsome expressions, adding to the serene mood. VERDICT This story’s poetry and pace are mellow, ideal for a quiet time.” — School Library Journal Praise for CHICKEN TALK: “Krosoczka’s expressive illustrations bring humor and tenderness to each character, human and chicken. MacLachlan’s latest models an attentive, loving, and respectful relationship between humans and their animal companions that even those without articulate pets will appreciate. A sweet, silly...celebration of individuality and connection.” — Kirkus Reviews “Artwork by Krosoczka (Hey, Kiddo) uses softly sketched lines and gentle farmyard hues to provide a sense of the farm’s peace and the chickens’ cleverness. MacLachlan (My Father’s Words) offers droll dialogue, a bucolic setting, and a spirited defense of animals as distinct beings with unacknowledged powers of observation.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for MY FATHER’S WORDS: “Newbery-medalist MacLachlan is known for writing heart-tugging stories in spare style, as she did in Sarah, Plain and Tall (1985). And that’s what she does here as readers meet Fiona and Finn. Deeply moving and uplifting in unexpected ways.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) “Key relationships in her own life inspired this characteristically taut and resonant novel by Newbery Medalist MacLachlan. MacLachlan masterfully mingles core themes in this slim volume: the power of words and song, memories and family, the mutually redemptive human-canine bond, and ‘the eternal fitness of things.’” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “With her customary precise, spare language, infused with emotional intelligence, MacLachlan takes readers from shocked grief to a way to live again, fundamental truths dropped carefully and delicately for young readers to comprehend in their own time. A flawless story about resilience, hope, healing, and the eternal fitness of things.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for THE POET’S DOG: “Magical. A quiet, elegant, poignant story suffused with humor, heart, and goodness.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A spare, moving tale. Using simple words that even youngest readers will understand and enjoy, MacLachlan tackles subjects such as death and mourning with understated grace.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Readers will find their own jewel in this gem of a book.” — Booklist (starred review) Praise for THE TRUTH OF ME: “Brief but emotionally intense...MacLachlan demonstrates her mastery of elegantly unfolding a tale and gently plucking at readers’ heartstrings without taking a maudlin tone.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for KINDRED SOULS: “MacLachlan handles a familiar theme with grace, providing a lens into an uncanny intergenerational bond, as well as the kindness and generosity of love.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A good story about cooperation—and the democratic process.” — Kirkus Reviews “Patchett’s first children’s book is pleasantly old-fashioned, with some modern touches...” — Kirkus Reviews “[Glasser’s] art amiably captures the daily milieu of farm life, from piglets cheerfully rolling in the muck to farmers chucking hay bales to Nicolette’s daydreaming under dappled leaves and swaying branches.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “[Patchett’s] gentle humor [respects] the whimsy of childhood.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Award-winning adult author Patchett makes her picture-book debut with this feel-good story, stuffed with tips on how to solve a problem and execute a plan.” — Booklist “And what a slide it is! It’s a stunning success...” — Booklist “A fun way to introduce the concepts of campaigning and voting to young readers.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisMeet Goat Girl and Merle: an irresistible pair of characters who show young readers that the best friendships are built on more than first impressions.Goat Girl—an adventurous goat—lives on Humdrum Farm, a place where everything is ordinary, and she's looking for some excitement .Trade ReviewBarrington’s debut is a fun farm fable with softly modeled cartoons that are full of zip (well, at least when Goat Girl is around) and expressive (mostly expressing boredom) creatures. Little listeners, who’ll be anything but bored, will likely hope for further Goat Girl and Cow Boy adventures. This chipper tale of an unlikely farm friendship is sure to bring a smile. — Kirkus Reviews A great lesson in individuality delivered in a charming fashion. This picture book debut is a must have for all collections. — School Library Journal (starred review)

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Book SynopsisThe first in a young middle grade animal series in which an anxious Boston Terrier and an exuberant potbellied pig team up to solve crimes in their barnyard—from debut author PJ Gardner, with illustrations by David Mottram.Trade Review“Gardner’s debut tale of mystery and (eventual) bucolic bliss brings to mind Joan Carris and Noah Z. Jones’ Bed & Biscuit series. Graduates of the Mercy Watson books will also feel right at home. Mottram’s occasional illustrations just add to the charm….This kicks off a series, and readers will be glad to know that this piggie and pooch will pair up again.” — Kirkus Reviews "I know a thing or two about animals who investigate mysteries, and Horace and Bunwinkle have what it takes, doing so with pluck and charm. Kids will be delighted by the curiosity and caring natures of these adorable, adoptive, crime-solving siblings!" — John Patrick Green, New York Times-bestselling writer and artist of InvestiGators “Horace and Bunwinkle are a delightful pair. Sweet and funny, their antics will keep young readers eagerly turning the page.” — Suzanne Selfors, bestselling author of Wedgie & Gizmo and The Imaginary Veterinary Series “Meet Horace and Bunwinkle, two unlikely friends and Pet-tectives! This funny, charming duo will leave readers eager for more.” — Bobbie Pyron, author of the award-winning A Dog’s Way Home and critically acclaimed Stay

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Horace & Bunwinkle: “Gardner’s debut tale of mystery and (eventual) bucolic bliss brings to mind Joan Carris and Noah Z. Jones’ Bed & Biscuit series. Graduates of the Mercy Watson books will also feel right at home. Mottram’s occasional illustrations just add to the charm….This kicks off a series, and readers will be glad to know that this piggie and pooch will pair up again.” — Kirkus Reviews "I know a thing or two about animals who investigate mysteries, and Horace and Bunwinkle have what it takes, doing so with pluck and charm. Kids will be delighted by the curiosity and caring natures of these adorable, adoptive, crime-solving siblings!" — John Patrick Green, New York Times-bestselling writer and artist of InvestiGators “Horace and Bunwinkle are a delightful pair. Sweet and funny, their antics will keep young readers eagerly turning the page.” — Suzanne Selfors, bestselling author of Wedgie & Gizmo and The Imaginary Veterinary Series “Meet Horace and Bunwinkle, two unlikely friends and Pet-tectives! This funny, charming duo will leave readers eager for more.” — Bobbie Pyron, author of the award-winning A Dog’s Way Home and critically acclaimed Stay

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Horace & Bunwinkle: “Gardner’s debut tale of mystery and (eventual) bucolic bliss brings to mind Joan Carris and Noah Z. Jones’ Bed & Biscuit series. Graduates of the Mercy Watson books will also feel right at home. Mottram’s occasional illustrations just add to the charm….This kicks off a series, and readers will be glad to know that this piggie and pooch will pair up again.” — Kirkus Reviews "I know a thing or two about animals who investigate mysteries, and Horace and Bunwinkle have what it takes, doing so with pluck and charm. Kids will be delighted by the curiosity and caring natures of these adorable, adoptive, crime-solving siblings!" — John Patrick Green, New York Times-bestselling writer and artist of InvestiGators “Horace and Bunwinkle are a delightful pair. Sweet and funny, their antics will keep young readers eagerly turning the page.” — Suzanne Selfors, bestselling author of Wedgie & Gizmo and The Imaginary Veterinary Series “Meet Horace and Bunwinkle, two unlikely friends and Pet-tectives! This funny, charming duo will leave readers eager for more.” — Bobbie Pyron, author of the award-winning A Dog’s Way Home and critically acclaimed Stay

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Book SynopsisWhen their principal is running late, all members of Hardy School must work together to keep things running smoothly!Trade Review"For the most part, the rhyming verse works to make the story playful . . . the ­ultimate message of a community working together toward a common goal resonates. The ink-and-watercolor illustrations are simple, bright, and colorful and add quite a bit of humor." — School Library Journal "What will happen to Hardy Elementary school when reliable Principal Tate runs late? . . . Emotions and relationships are visualized and engaging. A sweet message for school communities." — Kirkus Reviews "The rhyming text . . . is nonetheless lively, with abundant tongue-in-cheek humor. Fine-lined ink illustrations, sweetened by gentle watercolor washes, depict the school with an expressive population of varying abilities, sizes, and species . . . This amusing picture book gamely lauds school staff and the hurdles they must regularly overcome." — Publishers Weekly "Cole sets his latest rhymed romp at an elementary school populated by animals that quickly slides to the edge of catastrophe when the principal (a no-nonsense hen) goes missing. What’s the upshot? 'When a school gets along, / it’s a place of community, / working so beautifully, together in unity.'" — Booklist "[An] entertaining and cheery school story. Cole’s watercolor and ink illustrations abound with expressive animals, comical situations, and familiar school settings. A lively and lighthearted tale, and a paean to community." — Horn Book Magazine

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Book SynopsisOpen up, Pork Chop! Or I''ll huff and I''ll puff and I''ll flatten this dump!Three little pigs are happily working away in their delicious family business -- making the best-tasting waffles in the world. Business is so good, in fact, that the three siblings can live comfortably in their very own homes -- Percy in his straw bungalow, Pete in his log cabin, and Prudence in her brick cottage. Then Tempesto, the meanest wolf on the block, shows up and wants more than waffles for breakfast -- he wants the three little pigs! Here is a zany retelling of a classic folktale from master storyteller Steven Kellogg.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A glorious tribute to Brown’s timeless classic.” — Booklist (starred review) “The gentle, descriptive text and appealing illustrations succeed in establishing an atmosphere of a warm, crowded, noisy barn where everyone is safe and sheltered.” — Kirkus Reviews “Brown describes the cozy animal activity with reassuring, repeating lines… [and] like the barn itself, Pinkney’s paintings offer a warm refuge for readers to return to.” — Publishers Weekly “A particularly good bedtime read.” — The Horn Book

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Book SynopsisIn this adorable illustrated picture book for kids written by Dan McKernan (Saved by the Barn), the rescue farm animals at Barn Sanctuary decide to help a cow who is dealing with fear and anxiety in her new home. Children will learn the importance of friendship and compassion, as well as why it’s important to support others during hard times.Inside this book, kids ages 4-8 will discover: A positive message about friendship, kindness, and understanding others How to show compassion to others Ways of coping with difficult situations, including how to deal with fear and anxiety A page with information on Barn Sanctuary and their rescue efforts, with information on ways you can support the real-life animals featured in the book This Farm Is a Family follows a group of rescued farm animals who are living their best lives at Barn Sanctuary. Each one is eager to meet the newesTrade Review'In this gentle, compassionate fictional picture book, young children are introduced to some of Barn Sanctuary's animal characters. Mike the cow, Little Dude the pig, Ginger the lamb, and Twitch and Steve the goats are thrilled when Farmer Dan tells them the exciting news that a new cow named Buttercup is arriving that day. The animals think of ways to be welcoming: throw a party, have an egg hunt, snuggle with Buttercup, or tickle her. However, nothing goes as planned. Despite the animals' best efforts to be friendly, Buttercup is grumpy and angry. The animals are perplexed. Is Buttercup just mean? The animals decide to stay away from Buttercup and stop trying to be kind to her. However, one day, little Dude decides to sneak to Buttercup's stall and watch her. But to his surprise, Buttercup is gone. What happens next sets the animals' relationship on a healing and healthy course as the reason for Buttercup's actions is revealed. Peace and harmony are restored on the farm. The comforting reality is that, at Barn Sanctuary, the animals are a family, and families help each other through good times and difficult circumstances. Illustrator Denise Hughes's delightful depiction of the farm animals and their varied emotions as they unravel the mystery of Buttercup's behavior complement author Dan McKernan's kind-hearted narrative.' * The Banner, June 2022 *2022 Northern Lights Book Award Winner, Animals/Pets Category * Northern Lights Book Awards *

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Book SynopsisRoger Priddy's My First Play and Learn: My First Farm is a fun first concepts board book with reusable play pieces! Preschoolers can take a trip around the farm and learn about key early learning topics such as colors, matching, and sorting. There are 28 reusable play pieces, so the activities can be completed again and again. The handle-shaped book has a clamshell on the cover to store the pieces.Publishing alongside My First Play and Learn: My First Grocery Store.

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Book SynopsisParker the T-Rex tries to fit in on a friendly farm, even though there are no jobs that seem suitable for a dinosaur .Trade ReviewPraise for Parker's Place: "[An] amusing, sweet story. Young readers and listeners will happily find their place in the pages of this cute book. " — Kirkus Reviews Praise for Who Will Pull Santa's Sleigh?: "This imaginative origin story is a likely crowd pleaser for the preschool set. The illustrations have a fun meta energy perfect for interactive storytimes." — Kirkus Reviews Praise for Who Will Pull Santa's Sleigh?: "Via bright, cartoonlike illustrations, wordplay, and plentiful dialogue bubbles, Willms presents a comical origin story for Santa’s famous reindeer team.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisJan Brett''s beloved character Hedgie stars in this charming story about a little Tomten who gets tired of porridge for breakfast and starts stealing Henny''s eggs. But Henny wants a brood of chicks and she needs her eggs. With the help of clever Hedgie, she substitutes an acorn, a strawberry, a mushroom and finally a potato in her nest. But nothing stops that Tomten until the little hedgehog hides in Henny''s nest: when the Tomten reaches in to get his morning treat, all he gets is a handful of prickles. He runs home for porridge and never comes back again! Intricate needlepoint patterns of Scandinavian designs frame the characters reacting from the borders in this beautiful picture book set in Denmark.

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Book SynopsisHere’s a perfect introduction to our farm friends. Is there anything cuter than a little lamb or playful piglet? Farm animals are fascinating, and they are full of surprises, too. Naturally, cows make milk—but did you know they need to drink a bathtub-full of water every day? And of course the turkeys gobble—but sometimes they purr like cats. Wendell Minor’s bright, bold artwork and jaunty verse celebrate the wonders of our farm friends.

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