Down on the Farm [Board book]

Merrily Kutner (Author), Will Hillenbrand (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2009 | Age Level: 1 and up

The sights and sounds of noisy farmyard animals during a busy day include roosters calling, horses neighing, cows mooing, ducks quacking, and pigs oinking.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

PreS. From sunup to sundown, this buoyant picture book introduces animals on the farm and offers opportunities for children to chime in on the chorus. The text celebrates barnyard life in brief lines studded with rhymes, near rhymes, animal sounds, and the repeated refrain "Down on the farm, / DOWN ON THE FARM." The large-scale artwork features birds and beasts defined in broad, black outlines in scenes that glow with warm colors. The bold, simplified forms are well suited to a very young audience, particularly in a group setting. Children who look closely at the details will soon notice a little mouse somewhere on each spread as well as plenty of activity, including some comic bits in the illustrations. An amusing romp for young children. Carolyn Phelan
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"A boisterous barnyard tour." Publishers Weekly -- Publishers Weekly

"Perfect for the toddler set . . . . Irresistible." School Library Journal -- School Library Journal --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Board book: 24 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House; Brdbk edition (March 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823421775
• ISBN-13: 978-0823421770
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #450,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My baby's favorite book, November 18, 2006

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Her Royal Doulton "S Craft" (St. Louis, MO, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Down on the Farm (Paperback)

I received this as a gift when my daughter was born. It was the only book that she would sit through when she was 2 months old. It has stayed her favorite book ever since! I have the entire book memorized because I read it to her so much. When she is having trouble falling asleep, I recite it to her to calm her down. My only complaint... I wish it was on board book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read, February 8, 2011

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Sophia L. "Sophie" (Somewhere in, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Down on the Farm (Paperback)

I borrowed this board book from the library and my 3 year old daughter enjoys it. It has a rhythmic rhyme and is a fun read for both of us. Plus, it is a nice introduction/review to farm animals and the sounds they make. DD can recite parts of it like, "Horses say, nay, nay, nay". We both have a good time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this book, November 7, 2009

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Sara Hall "readingmama" (Yukon, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Down on the Farm (Board book)

We checked this book out from the library and my 10 month old son would squeal every time we brought it out to read so I had to order it from Amazon for him. The board book version is great for little ones and the repetitive nature of the book and darling illustrations keeps them interested. It's my baby's absolute favorite book.