What's the difference between a weanling and a yearling, or a farrow and a barrow? Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman's charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from tractors and pigs to fences, hay bales, crop rotation patterns, and farm tools, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life. From the shapes of squash varieties to the parts of a goat; from how a barn is constructed to what makes up a beehive, every corner of the barnyard is uncovered and celebrated. A perfect gift for gardeners, locavores, homesteaders, and country-living enthusiasts alike.
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"This book is right up my alley. Not only does the subject matter interest me, but it's a visual treat." (P. Allen Smith)
"The book is entertaining and colorful -- and deceptively full of facts." (Journal Sentinel)
"It's a glorious celebration of life in the country, one that I can enjoy not only by myself but also with my kids." (Dooce)
"...this book is amazing for child or adult, young farmer or the "farmer wannabe." I loved it just for the nostalgic trip down memory lane." (Press Republican)
"Utterly charming and thoroughly researched, Farm Anatomy is one of those rare treats that speak to your eyes and your heart, and in the process manage to expand your mind." (The Atlantic)
Farm Anatomy fits perfectly into my growing collection of books that will come in handy when I give up city life for green acres. (Or more realistically, when I’m sitting in my city apartment needing a quick armchair-style escape.) (Design*Sponge )
“Charming drawings and handwritten text make this the perfect picture book for grown-up dreamers.” (The Boston Globe )
"The book is entertaining and colorful -- and deceptively full of facts." (Journal Sentinel)
"It's a glorious celebration of life in the country, one that I can enjoy not only by myself but also with my kids." (Dooce)
"...this book is amazing for child or adult, young farmer or the "farmer wannabe." I loved it just for the nostalgic trip down memory lane." (Press Republican)
"Utterly charming and thoroughly researched, Farm Anatomy is one of those rare treats that speak to your eyes and your heart, and in the process manage to expand your mind." (The Atlantic)
Farm Anatomy fits perfectly into my growing collection of books that will come in handy when I give up city life for green acres. (Or more realistically, when I’m sitting in my city apartment needing a quick armchair-style escape.) (Design*Sponge )
“Charming drawings and handwritten text make this the perfect picture book for grown-up dreamers.” (The Boston Globe )
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Bantams and Buckwheat, Hackles and Harrows
Talk the talk of the country with Julia Rothman's entertaining and informative visual tour of life on the farm. Her drawings, diagrams, step-by-step sequences, and dissections reveal everything from the parts of a milking machine and the anatomy of a pig to how to plow a field and shear a sheep. You'll be delighted by how much there is to discover.
Talk the talk of the country with Julia Rothman's entertaining and informative visual tour of life on the farm. Her drawings, diagrams, step-by-step sequences, and dissections reveal everything from the parts of a milking machine and the anatomy of a pig to how to plow a field and shear a sheep. You'll be delighted by how much there is to discover.
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I saw this book reviewed on a blog and instantly fell in love with the "comb styles" page featured. So I wanted to take a better look at the book to see if it was something that could be gifted this coming holiday season and was not disappointed. The illustrations were well done and the whole book was full of color. The biggest surprise was how my autistic 5-year-old son LOVED it! We laid in bed for an hour talking about the different parts of a farm, the plants and the animals. We did some counting, explored how a plant has roots and where chicken nuggets come from. I don't have coffee table books but this might make its way there to be enjoyed by the whole family.
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I cannot stop showing everyone I know this book. First of all, it's gorgeous--each and every page has beautiful hand-drawn type and the most adorable illustrations I have ever seen. It's as though this book was made just for me. Yes, I dream of having a small farm with chickens, 2 pigs, 2 goats, and 2 miniature horses--but I'm actually going to have this one day soon. Husband and I are going to move away and buy a small farm and make that dream a reality - and this book is like my guide and my inspiration. Everything in it makes me smile--the varieties of barn cupolas, chicken comb styles, tractors--everything. Thank you Storey Publishing - you guys make awesome books! And thank you Julia Rothman!
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fantastic, gorgeous illustrations, so inspiring.colours and the line of drawing is gorgeous. So much to learn on farm and everything that is part of this themes , very educational
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