Customer Reviews

Down on the Farm

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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.

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.

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.

Board books are an ideal way to introduce preschoolers to the joys of reading. They also serve as a perfect 'bonding' moment between parents and their young offspring as mothers and fathers read to their children and further reinforce a culture of reading within their homes. One of the newest and enthusiastically recommended board books from Holiday House is "Down On The Farm" that combines Merrily Kutner's simple but entertaining text with Will Hillenbrand's delightfully colorfully illustrations that introduce a very naughty goat's adventures along with the sights and sounds of a busy day on the farm.

Our preschoolers get a real kick out of this cute little story. The illustrations are colorful and fun and the children loved looking for the little mouse found on each page. We liked the book so much that we ordered 3 more in board book form. Great for preschoolers!