Energetic woodcuts accompany playfully simple poems.
Handsome…children will delight in the fun and beauty on display, said Booklist, the reviewing journal of the American Library Association
On the Farm is a lively and engaging collection of short poems that introduces young readers to the animals and rhythms of farm life.
Each poem captures the distinctive voice or behaviour of a different creature, using playful language and varied poetic forms. The text is paired with bold, expressive woodcut-style illustrations that bring energy and character to every page.
Ideal for reading aloud, the book combines humour, sound, and strong visual appeal to create an enjoyable and accessible experience for children, while gently encouraging an appreciation of language and the natural world.
David Elliott’s graceful, simple verse and Holly Meade’s exquisite woodcut and watercolor illustrations capture a world that is at once timeless yet disappearing from view — the world of the family farm.
