Submitted by Ms. Carol!
The Loopy Coop Hens: Pip’s Trip by Janet Morgan Stoeke is a story of three hens who want to see the world. The chickens are ready for some adventure, or so they think. They watch every day as the farmers truck drives away and, of course, they are curious. They wonder where the truck goes and what the world looks like beyond Loopy Coop Farm. One day they decide they are going to climb in the truck and go for a ride. However, Pip climbs in and Midge and Dot chicken out. Pip starts to get really scared when he realizes that he is all alone and he hears the truck start up. He closes his eyes and when he opens them again he is still at the farm but he thinks he has been on a ride. He is very proud of himself until his friends tell him that he never went anywhere at all. They tell him the truck never moved. But his friends still make him feel brave and Pip decides he would rather just stay at the farm than see the world. In the end Pip, Midge, and Dot decide a wheelbarrow ride is much better than a truck ride and they can see all they want to see from right where they are. See this book listed in our catalog
On the Farm
Piggy Bunny
Submitted by Ms. Carol!
Piggy Bunny by Rachel Vail is a story about a piglet named Liam who wants to be the Easter Bunny when he grows up. Liam wants to be the Easter Bunny so bad he practices hopping, he tries to enjoy salad, and he tries to deliver eggs. Liam’s mom and dad try to tell Liam that he is perfect just the way he is, but Liam insists that he is going to be the Easter Bunny. Nobody thinks Liam looks like a bunny. Everybody is sure that Liam could never be the Easter Bunny, except Liam and his grandparents. Liam’s grandma and grandpa believe in Liam, and they help him order a bunny suit so Liam can be the Easter Bunny. When his suit finally arrives Liam is ready, and he can now finally be the Easter Bunny! See this book listed in our catalog
Duck to the Rescue
Submitted by Ms. Janis!
Duck to the Rescue by Jez Alborough is a hilarious new adventure featuring Duck and his friend, Sheep. Sheep is driving his jeep to the fair but he gets lost. Duck happens to pass by and offers to lead the way. Watch out Sheep! Things are bound to get a little messy when Duck comes to the rescue! Jez Alborough writes in rhyme and his books are very entertaining and great to be read aloud. See this book listed in our catalog
Storm Is Coming
Submitted by Ms. Brenda!
Storm Is Coming by Heather Tekavec, and illustrated by Margaret Spengler, is a fun, colorful lap book, with plenty of humor, drama, and even a bit of suspense. When the farmer and his dog start rounding up the farm animals because a storm is coming, they all run wildly, warning one another to hurry, and get to the barn! Once huddled in the barn, they wonder who this “Storm” could be. He must be mean. He must be scary. He must be very big! All of a sudden, the sky gets dark, the wind starts blowing, heavy rains come, lightning flashes, and thunder booms! The animals cheer their good luck. Hurray! Storm can’t possibly get them when the sky is hiding them in the dark, the rain is washing away all of their tracks, and the flashing lights and booming thunder will surely scare him away. All day long, they waited for Storm to come, then all of a sudden everything stops. The sky is silent, then there is a thump, thump, thump, and a click, click, clang, and a creeeeeak of the door. Someone is coming, and the animals are really scared. To their great relief, it is only the farmer coming to let them out. They all run happily into the sunshine, grateful that Storm had not found them. See this book listed in our catalog
Have You See My Potty?
Submitted by Ms. Brenda!
Have You Seen My Potty? by Mij Kelly is a fun rhyming romp through the farmyard in search of Suzy Sue’s potty. Suzy Sue had something very important to do. Something important she did everyday until someone snatched her potty away! Oh no! Now Suzy Sue is on the hunt for her potty. Meanwhile, the animals on the farm are amazed at how clean the farmyard is now that they’re using the wonderful “poo pot” they have found. As the animals take turns using it, Suzy Sue asks each of them if they have seen her potty. Unfortunately, the animals don’t know what a “potty” is and really, they are a little too busy to help her. Just when Suzy Sue has given up hope, just when she is about to “go” without her potty, the animals all shout “STOP!” and say “Haven’t you learned, or have you forgotten, always poo with a poo pot under your bottom!” With fun, colorful illustrations by Mary McQuillan, potty trainees are sure to learn the importance of using their potties! See this book listed in our catalog
Farmyard Beat
Submitted by Ms. Amanda!
The whole farmyard is awake in Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig. The chicks, sheep, cat, cows, and dog can’t sleep. Why? Because they have the beat, the Farmyard Beat! Farmyard Beat is a fun and bouncy story of a farm dance party of animal sounds. The farmyard is filled with Peep, Tat, Puuurrrr, Swish, Clank, Woof, and Whoo, then Farmer Sue joins the romp when all the racket wakes her up. The Farmer and her animals party till they drop… off to sleep. The repetitive, predictable text makes for a fun read, while the colorful collage art adds to the joyful mood. Farmyard Beat is a great book to sing along with. This book is a hand clapping, feet stomping good time, that you will want to read over, and over again! See this book listed in our catalog