Synopsis: “[A] memorable story.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) From Newbery Award–winning author Patricia MacLachlan comes a “quiet tale about finding your own voice” (Kirkus Reviews) while learning to understand the people you love the most.Sylvie Bloom wants to find something new and exciting this summer—at least more exciting than the cows, goats, and chickens on her family’s farm that she’s become accustomed to. Luckily, Sylvie’s teacher Mrs.…

Synopsis: A charming picture book set in an Amish community, by the beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco.Naomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth.One day Naomi and Ruth find an abandoned egg near the road. Naomi decides this special egg must be hatched. And when it is, it's plain to see that this is no ordinary chick!The girls keep…

Synopsis: Celebrate twenty-five years of a tale of sweet justice in this anniversary edition.Farmer Duck is no ordinary duck. He cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm — all because the farm owner is too lazy to do these things himself. But when Farmer Duck finally collapses from exhaustion, sleepy and weepy and tired, his farmyard friends come to the rescue.

Synopsis: This brand-new edition of Eric Carle’s beloved classic now comes with a CD narrated by award-winning actor Stanley Tucci!The barnyard rooster crows and Jack wakes up—hungry, of course! What does he want for breakfast? A big pancake! But first, Jack’s mother needs flour from the mill, an egg from the hen, milk from the cow, butter churned from fresh cream, and firewood for the stove. Will Jack ever get his pancake? With his trademark collage…

Synopsis: Old MacDino's farm is full of DINOSAURS! With a Stegosaurus stomp-stomping here and a Triceratops crash-bashing there, they're causing havoc EVERYWHERE! What's a farmer to do? A laugh-out-loud read for toddlers and fans of Old MacDonald Had a Farm! With bright and fun illustrations from Ben Whitehouse, this brilliant new picture book is a hilarious twist on the classic nursery rhyme.

Synopsis: Emily Elizabeth is on the hunt for the perfect apple. But Clifford is too small to pick apples! How can he help?

Synopsis: Build your LEGO(R) library book by book!It’s a busy day on the farm!A big farm needs big machines.Follow the farmers as they feed the animals and harvest the crops.

Synopsis: Every day is a new adventure down on the Dino Ranch! Come along with Min, Miguel, Jon, and their dino partners for pre-westoric fun!There is never a dull day down on the Dino Ranch! When Miguel builds a dam on the creek to create a dino watering hole, the ranch is suddenly marauded by hungry wild pterodactyls snatching up food! Can the Rancheroos solve the mystery of the Pterodackattack?Join siblings and junior ranch-hands Min, Miguel, and Jon…

Synopsis: "I know my teacher, Miss Malarkey, lives in our classroom, Room 10. She's there all the time. In fact, all the teachers live at school. They eat dinner in the cafeteria and sleep in the teachers' lounge. I'm sure of it! So why is Miss Malarkey moving into my apartment house?..." What could be more surprising than finding out your teacher has a life outside school? In "Miss Malarkey Doesn't Live in Room 10," Judy Finchler and Kevin O'Malley…

Synopsis: This charming story for children illustrates how a loving farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a simply glorious sight. In the same way, God's transforming love can fill each of our hearts with joy and light. Liz Curtis Higgs created this parable as a way to share the Good News with her own precious children each harvest season. . .and now with children everywhere.

Synopsis: It's back-to-school time for Cowgirl Kate, and horses are not allowed on the bus or in the classroom. So what's a loyal cowhorse like Cocoa to do? Beginning readers will have fun finding out in this newly formatted Level 2 easy reader with two easy-to-read stories from the Geisel Honor-winning series by Erica Silverman. Familiar words and short sentences boost early reading success.

Synopsis: One after another, the animals in the barn wake each other up with the unique sounds they make. This rebus read-along story is sure to delight and educate children at the same time. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Charlie's not old! So what if he's 28 and most people consider that a little old for a horse. When his rheumatism isn't acting up, he's as frisky as any young colt. And he's certainly not ready for retirement. Charlie can tackle any tough job that comes his way. Unfortunately, Mr. Spinks, Charlie's owner, doesn't quite agree. So he makes Charlie take a permanent, though well-deserved, vacation. Poor Charlie is bored to death! But then Charlie…

Synopsis: The world's funniest kindergartner is back in --E-I-E-I-O!It's almost the end of the year, and Room Nine is taking a field trip to a farm! There's lots of fun farm stuff there. Like a real actual barn. And a real actual farmer. There's even real alive animals you can pet! Only, where's the gift shop? That's what Junie B. Jones would like to know. Surely no one would want Junie B. to go home empty-handed...Don't miss the other Junie B. Jones…

Synopsis: Even though eight-year-old Ernestine lives with her family up North, "back home" is Lumberton, North Carolina, the place where she was born and where her mama grew up. From the moment she steps off the train, Ernestine feels right at home in the lush, green countryside, working on the family farm, and spending time with her aunt, uncle, and cousins. This nostalgic, sweetly humorous visit home--based on Gloria Pinkney's own childhood memories--is…

Synopsis: When Grover takes care of his uncle's farm for the summer, he discovers being a farmer isn't as easy as he thought.

Synopsis: Winner of the Caldecott MedalThus begins a lyrical journey through the days and weeks, the months, and the changing seasons in the life of one New Englander and his family. The oxcart man packs his goods - the wool from his sheep, the shawl his wife made, the mittens his daughter knitted, and the linen they wove. He packs the birch brooms his son carved, and even a bag of goose feathers from the barnyard geese.He travels over hills, through…

Synopsis: The third sequel to Misty of Chicoteague was also inspired by actual events. The Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, a level 5 nor'easter, struck on the first day of Lent, raging for three days. The real life Misty was pregnant and back at the Beebe ranch on Chincoteague. Temporarily housed in the family's kitchen, Misty weathered the storm just fine, much to the relief of fans world-wide. The Washington Post was one of several papers reporting that…

Synopsis: Mike and Sarah and their family are worried by the low prices of corn and milk, and fear they may lose their beloved farm. During this crisis, they must find another way to support themselves. Young and old readers alike will be enthralled by the warm tale of one sturdy and enduring family's year. Full color. A 1989 Christopher Award-winner and a Notable Children's Trade Book.