Down on the Farm

This week, I am doing my monthly outreach story time at Chick-Fil-A.  I'll be sharing some of my favorite farm stories with the kids.  However, there are a lot of great farm picture books for kids . . . .

Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig
The sounds of the farm animals create a lively beat that keep Farmer Sue, the chicks, sheep, and other farm animals awake.

Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell
When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork, while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town.

Cluck O'Clock by Kes Gray
A group of chickens has a full day on the farm, from eating breakfast early in the morning to avoiding a fox late at night.

Farm Flu by Teresa Bateman
When the farm animals seem to catch the flu one after another, a young boy does his best to take care of them.

Serious Farm by Tim Egan
Farmer Fred takes his work very seriously and so do his animals, until they decide they need to make the farm more fun and set out to find a way to make Farmer Fred laugh.


More Farm Books --
Albert and Lila by Rafik Schami
Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown
The Chicken Chasing Queen of Lamar County by Janice Harrington
Chicken, Chicken, Duck! by Nadia Krilanovich
Click, Clack, Surprise! by Doreen Cronin
Cock-A-Doodle-Doo-Bop! by Michael Ian Black
The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson
Down by the Barn by Will Hillenbrand
Down on the Farm by Merrily Kutner
Duck to the Rescue by Jon Himmelman
Duddle Puck: The Puddle Duck by Karma Wilson
Farmer Brown Goes Round and Round by Teri Sloat
Grandpa's Tractor by Michael Garland
Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm by Jerdine Nolan
Hogwash by Karma Wilson
I Spy on the Farm by Edward Gibbs
Millie Waits for the Mail by Alexander Steffensmeier
Only Cows Allowed by Lynn Plourde
The Pickle Patch Bathtub by Fran Kennedy
Princess Pig by Eileen Spinelli
Snow Comes to the Farm by Nathaniel Tripp
Take Me to Your BBQ by Kathy Duval
Three Hens and a Peacock by Lester Laminack
Wake Up, Big Barn by Suzanne Chitwood

Check these books out on display at the Arnold Branch through November 17, 2016.

Let's Take a Trip . . . To a Farm

This week, I thought we could go on vacation to a farm.  Here are some great picture books about farms and farm aniamls . . .

The Cow That Laid an Egg by Andy Cutbill
Aware that she lacks many of the skills her fellow barnyard cows possess, Marjorie is left feeling sad until a group of caring chickens with a plan comes up with the perfect solution to make her realize just how special she is.

On the Farm by David Elliott
Describes all the animals of the farmyard, including a goat, a cow, a rooster, bees, and bunnies, presented in verse and accompanied by woodcut and watercolor illustrations.

Farmyard Beat by Lindsay Craig
The sounds of the farm animals create a lively beat that keep Farmer Sue, the chicks, sheep, and other farm animals awake.

Serious Farm by Tim Egan
Farmer Fred takes his work very seriously and so do his animals, until they decide they need to make the farm more fun and set out to find a way to make Farmer Fred laugh.

Chicken, Chicken, Duck! by Nadia Krilanovich
Easy-to-read, rhythmic text about a group of farm animals, led by a tenacious duck, who play a noisy game together.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Yesterday was the home opener for the St. Louis Cardinals.  (GO CARDS!!!)  With the start of the baseball season, it is the perfect time to read some great picture books about baseball.  Here are some of my favorite baseball books . . .

Take Me Out to the Ball Game by Maryann Kovalski
A grandmother makes a special day of it with her granddaughters at the baseball game.

The Bat Boy & His Violin by Curtis Gavin
Reginald is more interested in practicing his violin than in his father's job managing the worst team in the Negro Leagues, but when Papa makes him the bat boy and his music begins to lead the team to victory, Papa realizes the value of his son's passion.

Roasted Peanuts by Tim Egan
Sam the horse gets picked to be on the local baseball team, but unfortunately his friend Jackson the cat, despite being a good thrower, is not selected.

Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth by Robert Burleigh
A poetic account of the legendary Babe Ruth as he prepares to make a home run.