Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Lifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch Life

One rowdy rooster
cock-a-doodle-doos
Two friendly cows
stretch and moo.

Join Corduroy in counting on the farm, going from one rooster all the way through ten chicken eggs. With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest reader.

Hey, Trackers. I'm River--"part hound dog and a whole lot Cherokee," as my frenemy Kat says. I've been showing Kat how to track animals all summer long even though we argue about everything under the sun. When we find a buried map in a cave while waiting for a storm to pass, it thrusts us into the adventure of our lives. But hunting for possible treasure puts our already fragile friendship to the test. Can you imagine if we did find loot, like a chest of gold or something way cool like that? Kat could take in rescue horses at her parents' farm, and I could buy this awesome colt Flash I...

Ellery Didn't Know That is a story about the adventures a young bear named Ellery has while in search of the Wild Blueberries that grow on Peaked Mountain Farm where he lives in Maine. Children gently learn how Wild Blueberries grow while enjoying the antics of a friendly bear character that loves to eat them. Ellery's story was inspired by a real bear that visited the author's home on the farm where she serves as a fourth generation steward in Dedham, Maine. Ellery's character has since become part of Peaked Mountain Farm's logo and Ellery Bear has been a useful and beloved...

On the farm where Otis the tractor lives, it hasn't rained in a long time and farmers all over the valley have grown anxious with water in such short supply. One hot afternoon, when Otis and his friends are resting beneath the shade of the apple tree, Otis spots something moving down in the valley--an orange tabby cat headed straight for the old barn. But then Otis sees something else that causes his...

Cassie s family's ranch is struggling financially and the ranch will go under if the cows and calves aren t brought down safely from high summer pastures before the weather turns cold. The stakes are high: if the cattle are lost, so is the ranch and their way of life. Cassie and Jasper head for the mountains to bring the cattle home. Trail riding, camping, and herding cows is nothing new for the seasoned ranch kids, but an early snowstorm, rustlers, and other dangers turn the weekend into a fight for survival for kids and cattle alike. It will take all of their courage, cowboy skills, and...

This inspiring story from Bruno, Nebraska, has been told around the world demonstrating the power of solving big problems together. One group of people who were inspired by the...

Laura Ingalls and her family are heading west Join the original pioneer girl in this Little House chapter book, adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved classics. Illustrated with beautiful new black-and-white artwork, this repackaged edition includes bonus material such as games, activities, and more

Laura Ingalls doesn't have many neighbors on the frontier, but she always has her sisters to keep her company. Even if they sometimes don't get along, Mary and Carrie are Laura's best friends in the world--and together they share all kinds of adventures

You might think a farm means fields, tractors, and a barnyard full of animals. But you can plant a farm anywhere you like A box or a bucket, a boot or a pan -- almost anything can be turned into a home for green, growing things. Windows, balconies, and front steps all make wonderful spots to start. Who knows what plants you may choose to grow and who will come to see your new garden? Phyllis Root delivers a modern rhyming mantra for anyone hoping to put their green thumbs to good use,...

Cassie s family's ranch is struggling financially and the ranch will go under if the cows and calves aren t brought down safely from high summer pastures before the weather turns cold. The stakes are high: if the cattle are lost, so is the ranch and their way of life. Cassie and Jasper head for the mountains to bring the cattle home. Trail riding, camping, and herding cows is nothing new for the seasoned ranch kids, but an early snowstorm, rustlers, and other dangers turn the weekend into a fight for survival for kids and cattle alike. It will take all of their courage, cowboy skills, and...

Laura Ingalls and Nellie Oleson are classmates, but they don't get along. Join the original pioneer girl in this Little House chapter book, adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved classics. Illustrated with beautiful new black-and-white artwork, this repackaged edition includes bonus material such as games, activities, and more

Laura loves living on a farm, playing in Plum Creek, and wearing her homemade dresses. She's a country girl, through and through. But Nellie is a town girl. Her dad is a shopkeeper and she wears store-bought dresses. Laura is proud to be a country girl,...

Six-year-old Mia misses her daddy who is serving in the military and deployed to Africa. While at Camp Gecko at her grandparents' ranch in central Texas, she learns about Africa and imagines waving to her daddy as she rides around in the safari's Ranger.

The best part about Camp Gecko is the new friends she makes -- children from a family of missionaries to Africa She learns of the hardships of missionary life while they inform people about God. Thankful the seven campers are only pretending to be in Africa, they go bowling, act in funny skits, make animal-shaped cookies, catch...

Five-year-old Thomas has a lot to complain about. Not only has his father left him in charge of a house full of girls while fighting the war in Iraq, but Thomas also has growing pains in his legs that awaken him in the middle of the night. Then he has an added fear when he overhears his mother talking about moving far away from their grandparents' Texas ranch to live in a city called El Paso.

How can they leave the ranch they love to be around city kids who don't know anything about country things? How can he leave his grandparents who need his help? And, how will his sisters Leah,...

Carol has had a lifelong passion for animals and horses. She works as a nurse practitioner and manages a small farm full of horses and other rescued animals.

Joan has been painting most of her life. She is a graduate of the Famous Artists School of Westport, Connecticut, with a Diploma in Fine Art, taken by correspondence while raising five children. She has studied with many well-known Canadian artists and has won many awards for her work. Joan taught art classes at Loyalist College, Belleville, Ontario in the Continuing Education program for 38 years and is now retired and lives...

Emily loves to dress up as a fearsome pirate. But there is one thing that scares her. Can she overcome her fear
and be strong and brave when her Grandpa needs help? Discover Captain Black

About the author:
Heather lives in a small town near Ottawa, Canada and graduated from Nipissing University with a Bachelor of
Education. She loves to spend time with her nieces and nephews at "Grandma and Grandpa's house" in the
country. The book was written to honor Grandpa Lee. His farm in the country will always be a part of Heather's childhood memories.

Christmas may come but one a year, but we should keep the spirit of Christmas alive all through the year, with tidings of joy and love and giving. And if we kept Christmas alive throughout the year, just think what a wonderful world this would be; because we all know that Christmas is about more than gifts and things.

Written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this 'learn to read book' helps kids practice reading skills through word recognition, and word repetition and rhyme, and uses a host of fun and familiar Dyan characters

Think about...