Country Baby - by Laurie Elmquist (Board Book)

About the Book

In this endearing board book, mom and baby enjoy a day out on the farm, picking carrots, cuddling sheep and finally coming home for a warm bath and snuggly bedtime.

Book Synopsis

Mud puddles, speckled eggs and cozy sheep's wool...It's a day in the country for mom and baby.

It starts when we pull on rubber boots. Then we're ready to splash in puddles, pet the cozy sheep's wool and explore the sounds and sights of the farm. When we're all done, we go inside to hang socks to dry, take a warm bubble bath and snuggle up in bed under the stars.

Meditative, simple and sweet, Country Baby gives us a fun farm adventure that is a joy to read together.

Review Quotes

"Children will enjoy the colourful illustrations depicting the little boy and his mother as they move through their day on the farm. This book would be an excellent addition to both home book collections and any early childhood classroom library."

-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)"

"The simple descriptions of a day in the country on a farm are accompanied by Ellen Rooney's bright and cheerful illustrations. The story highlights the loving relationship between mother and child as they explore the farm together... A great book to read together. Highly Recommended."

-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

"The love between [child and mother] is captured very effectively in Rooney's lovely illustrations...This title is a sweet offering for story time or one on one."

-- "School Library Journal (SLJ)"

About the Author

Laurie Elmquist is the author of several books for young readers, including Where's Burgess?, which was shortlisted for both the Chocolate Lily Award and the Silver Birch Award. She holds an MA in literature and creative writing from the University of Windsor in Ontario and has been published in several magazines and anthologies. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Ellen Rooney is an award-winning designer, artist and children's book illustrator. Her textural mixed media artwork combines many traditional art techniques, like pencil drawing, painting, printmaking and collage, often combined with digital techniques. She was the winner of the 2021 Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize for Grandmother School. Originally from Massachusetts, she now lives in the southern Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.