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Highlights
- Down by the barn, early in the morning, a farmer drives his tractor, stopping along the way to pick up a calf, then a chick, then a pig.
- Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (Picture Book) 2015 3rd Winner, Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award 2015 4th Winner
- 3-6 Years
- 11.1" x 9.2" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Lifestyles
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Hillenbrand takes readers on a fun-filled adventure to the farm in this highly anticipated companion to "Down by the Station." Full color.Book Synopsis
Down by the barn, early in the morning, a farmer drives his tractor, stopping along the way to pick up a calf, then a chick, then a pig. The group of animals grows and grows until at last they reach their destination...and find a surprise. Charming illustrations and rhythmic text filled with sound words make this the perfect read-aloud for young children.
Review Quotes
"Fifteen years after his Down by the Station, Hillenbrand offers a cheerful companion book that transplants the familiar nursery rhyme to a rural setting." --Publishers Weekly
"The bright and cheerful illustrations feature a cast of endearing animals and lots of humorous details. The exuberant art, combined with the pattern and repetition in the text, makes this a perfect read aloud." --School Library Journal
"This exuberant companion book to Hillenbrand's Down by the Station will garner as many fans as the first." --Booklist
"An upbeat book with a delightful chorus." --Library Media Connection
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