Down on the Farm

Simple rhyming text describes the sounds and activities of animals during a day on the farm.

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School Library Journal

"Sun comes up.
Kid wakes up!
Down on the farm,
Down on the farm."

Kid, a mischievous young goat, begins the day by startling the rooster that crows in alarm. Next, he steals the scarecrow's boot, while the "Crows peck straw-/Caw, caw, caw" and the "Horses say,/`Nay, nay, nay.'/Down on the farm."

When Kid jumps into the pond, the ducks and geese quack and honk frantically. Throughout the day, the young goat's antics elicit raucous responses from all of the other animals, until the sun goes down and, finally, all is quiet. Listeners will delight in following Kid's adventures.

The spirited but simple rhyming text showcases the varied sounds of familiar animals, and is perfect for the toddler set. Done in oils and inks, the action-packed cartoon artwork is rich, vivid, and charming. With its large-format illustrations, repeated refrain, and irresistible farmyard sounds, this book will make a great interactive read-aloud.