This book can be sung to the tune of Down by the Station, Early in the Morning. A farmer and his scarecrow travel through the farm on the tractor picking up baby animals as they go along. This is a cumulative song that adds the sounds of the animals one by one. Children and their readers will have a ball trying to remember all the sounds. There is a surprise ending that will delight. For ages 3-7. As I completed the first reading of this book, I was aware that I was smiling broadly and had been for quite some time, and that the glow remained for quite a while. So much eye candy - the illustrations are full of character development, story line, and gentle, good humor. It is a sound filled, color filled delight, and I am EAGER to share it with my grandchildren!!! I am grateful to have received it as a First Reads winner. I anticipate it will go on to receive many accolades and awards. In our extended family I imagine there will be many participative readings of the book accompanied by acclamations of "Again, Again!" Bravo, Will Hillenbrand!
Do You like book Down By The Barn (2014)?
Would be a good one for a FARM storytime. Set to the tune of "Down by the Station".
—pippismiles
I was happy to win this on Goodreads, a very cute book with great illustrations.
—SAG
good story time book. lots of repetition and can be sung.
—Levyrroni
