Farmer's Garden: Rhymes for Two Voices [Hardcover]

David L. Harrison (Author), Arden Johnson-Petrov (Photographer)

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Ages 4-6. In a series of rhythmic, rhyming conversations, a farmer's dog asks various animals and plants about what they like about or what they do in the farmer's garden: "Worm, Worm / what do you eat?" asks the dog; "Delicious dirt / Is such a treat!" comes the reply. Each conversation, which usually involves more than one question-answer snippet, is presented on a double-page spread. Reflecting good humor and joyful curiosity, the accompanying paintings appear to be gouache on textured paper, with Johnson-Petrov's real-life brown, black, and white pooch the model for the inquisitive canine. In one painting, the dog is featured on its back talking with a butterfly; in another, it appears with nose to the ground, conversing with carrots. A good way to introduce children to poetry or to classroom theater presentations. Ellen Mandel
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563977761
• ISBN-13: 978-1563977763
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,158,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Farmer's Garden, November 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Farmer's Garden: Rhymes for Two Voices (Hardcover)

From Childrens Literature - Children's Literature Cheery illustrations are the strength of this poem about animal life in a garden. A wide-eyed Bernese Mountain Dog asks questions to a series of characters who inhabit the field. A strawberry, a bunny, a corn stalk, a cow, a chicken, a worm, a carrot, a beetle, a lizard, a radish, a deer, and even the farmer himself sing back their view from among the earthen rows. Along the way, we learn that strawberries dream of being plucked at their peak, that corn has ears, and that lizards delight in beetle dinners. Wanderers from other parts of the farm are warned by the farmer's dog not to trample or scratch the growing seeds. Repetition and wonderful words create interest-sparking alliteration. The series of questions creates the perfect opportunity for a second voice or reader. Onomatopoeia makes the reading come alive. Young readers will enjoy participating in the read-aloud, while very little ones will listen intently. 2000, Wordsong Boyds Mills Press, Ages 3 to 7, $15.95. Reviewer: Leslie Julian-Children's Literature

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting verses for little ones., December 23, 2004

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True Blue - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farmer's Garden: Rhymes for Two Voices (Paperback)

While this children's book wins its merit on the poetry and illustrations alone, it will also be a delight for admirers of the Bernese Mountain Dog. The author adeptly reflects the gentle, curious and playful aspects of the breed. I own a Bernese Mountain Dog and my preschool daughter enjoys hearing the book over and over!
-K.G., Wauwatosa, WI

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading, February 3, 2007

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Anne Copeland "Doggie Mom" (NE Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Farmer's Garden: Rhymes for Two Voices (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book for beginning readers to share with another child or a caring adult. It is one of the favorite books of our "Read to the Dog" students.