In the hot summer of 1933, a young boy helps to rally his town to save the local strawberry farm from a bank auction. Set in the Depression, the book focuses on simple pleasures like homemade lemonade and the importance of community. It also features a description of the Depression era in the back of
Farms are busy places throughout the year. Animals are born; fields are plowed and planted, and crops are harvested. The winters are quiet, but there are always chores to be done . . . and soon spring will come again. Here Gail Gibbons describes the activities and special qualities of life on a family farm.
Following Gordon’s sunflower field from seed to seed, you will meet the tools, animals, and people who enjoy the field along the way.
This beautifully written and illustrated book depicts a year on a farm. It introduces the animals, equipment, and crops in a way that captures the life of a farm.
A hard working duck rebels against the lazy farmer who expects the duck to take care of the farm.
Spring is here and it’s time for Farmer Brown to shear his sheep, but he notices that they are cold without their fleece! He comes up with a creative solution that makes everyone happy.
A book that follows the 26 letters of the alphabet to give young readers a glimpse into farm life.
An informative book that uses words and photographs to describe a year in the life of a cranberry bog.
