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Here are our favorite books about farms. These titles can all be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
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I Love Strawberries by Shannon AndersonJolie LOVES strawberries and wants to grow her own, but first she has to convince her parents she is responsible enough to take care of plants herself. Once Jolie finally gets her very own strawberry plants she finds out just how delicious (and how hard) it can be to grow your own food.
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This Farm is a Family
by Dan McKernan
A new cow at the Barn Sanctuary named Buttercup is scared, angry, and does not want anything to do with the other animals, but when she gets caught in the fence, they come to her rescue and Buttercup learns that here all animals are family.
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Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend
by Alice Schertle
When a newcomer arrives at the farm, setting all the animals atwitter, Blue knows just what to do to help his friends, old and new, feel at home.
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Farmhouse by Sophie BlackallA farmhouse where twelve children grow up holds evidence of their stories long after they are gone.
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Cows Go Boo! by Steve WebbOn Farmer George's farm, the pigs go 'oink', the sheep go 'baa', and cows go... well, you'll just have to look inside. Gold-topped comedy from some very naughty heifers!
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On the Farm : A Can-You-Find-It Book
by Heidi E. Thompson
Treat kids to a seek-and-find field trip to the farm. Kids will discover the different animals, machines, and buildings found on a farm in these full-color photo puzzles. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.
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The Old Truck
by Jarrett Pumphrey
A resilient and steadfast old pickup truck works tirelessly alongside the members of a bustling farm, becoming part of the dreams and ambitions of a human family’s hardworking young daughter.
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Early One Morning
by Mem Fox
This book depicts a little boy who treks through his farm home, passing trucks and barnyard animals to find a delicious breakfast to share with his grandmother.
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Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop!
by Michael Ian Black
When Mel the rooster gets tired of his boring old cock-a-doodle-doo he decides to shake things up with something brand new--the cock-a-doodle-doo-bop! But not everyone on the barnyard is a fan of the new tune.
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The Piñata That the Farm Maiden Hung
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Samantha R Vamos
Using the building verse of "The House that Jack Built," a farm girl creates a piñata of papier mâché with the help of a boy and the animals on the farm. Includes a glossary of Spanish words, and a step-by-step guide to building your own piñata.
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Sorry (Really Sorry)
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Joanna Cotler
This tribute to the power of small acts of kindness follows the story of a cow whose bad mood spreads throughout her entire farm before a gentle-hearted dog turns things around by responding with kindness.
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Old Mikamba Had a Farm
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Rachel Isadora
A striking adaptation of "Old MacDonald" features an aging African game farmer who watches over a wide variety of animals, from roaring lions and chirping ostriches to bellowing rhinos and honking wildebeests.
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Five Fuzzy Chicks
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Diana Murray
In a springtime counting story, five fuzzy chicks scatter to the cozy beds of their farmyard friends and fall asleep, challenging Mama Hen to gather them back to their coop.
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Farm
by
Elisha Cooper
The award-winning author of Beach and Dance! presents a lyrical tribute to the life and changing seasons on a farm, depicting scenes of such subjects as animals, farming equipment and children performing daily chores.
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The Cow Said Neigh!: A Farm Story
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Rory Lee Feek
Illustrations and rhyming text follow a series of farm animals as each wishes it could be another, and lets out the sound of the animal it envies.
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A Home in the Barn
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Margaret Wise Brown
Animals seek shelter in a big, warm barn during a cold, snowy night.
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Chicken Lips: One Lucky Cow
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Kristy Hamby
Join this silly cow and his friends as he goes on an adventure to discover the meaning of his curious name.
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Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep
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Eric Barclay
A riotous story about the importance of looking out for one's friends, a sheep expert on her own species busily assists a sheep dog that she doesn't believe is up to the job of protecting her flock.
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Cheerful Chick
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Martha Brockenbrough
Wanting to lead the other animals in cheer right from the minute she is hatched, Chick is unable to rally barnyard enthusiasm, until her feathered siblings reveal just how much they are supporting her efforts.
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