The Farmer - by Sam A Braidwood (Hardcover)

About the Book

A real life character in a fun rhyming children's picture book for any farm or ranch loving family!

Book Synopsis

Waking up at the crack of dawn to attend to his livestock, harvest the produce, reap the wheat fields and repair his machinery, this is just the typical busy day in the life of The Farmer....

An early childhood rhyming book that details the daily duties "The Farmer". The first book of a series unfolding fun stories about interesting real life characters performing their everyday occupation. This book has a touch of humour through a mixture of sophisticated and simple vocabulary with emphasised text of the rhyming words which is perfect for developing emergent literacy skills in young children.

Based on a real life character in a fun rhyming children's picture book for any farm or ranch loving family!

Key Features

• Story and illustrations based on real life people who have inspired, motivated or positively impacted the author.
• Develops an understanding of rhyming words in young children with relevant emphasised text.
• Combined sounding words that are perfect for parents, teachers and speech pathologists to develop children's communication; literacy; and speech and sound skills.
• Educates children on life occupations and career choices.
• Colourful, entertaining and interesting illustrations for both child and parent.
• First book of the 'livelihood' series

Review Quotes

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Farmer" by Sam Braidwood.]

I think most people would agree that farming is not merely a profession; it is a way of life. The Farmer is an illustrated children's book written by Sam Braidwood. It follows a typical busy day in the hardworking farmer's life.

Every morning, the farmer wakes up at the crack of dawn. His day begins by patting his dog, Rex. After that, the farmer tends to his farming duties, such as feeding the chickens, collecting their eggs, milking the cows, shearing the sheep, taking care of the horse, gathering the grains, and many more daily chores. There is never a dull moment in the farmer's day. The farmer has to repeat his busy routine every day, but he is passionate about everything he does, so he would never want to change anything.

I had a lovely time reading this book. I loved the bond between the farmer and his faithful dog, Rex. Throughout the day, Rex assists the farmer with all his duties. This book is inspired by the author's father-in-law, a dedicated farmer. Children will gain a deeper understanding of the hard work that goes into being a farmer after reading this book. This book imparts the value of passion and commitment to whatever one does in life. It will also teach children to be grateful for the food they get.

The book has rhyming text, so children will enjoy reading or listening to it. The adorable, colorful, and witty illustrations done by Marina Dajneko will surely grab the children's attention. Also, since the illustrations correspond to the on-page text, children will easily comprehend the narration and will be able to identify different animals. The story flows well and is easy to understand. A touch of humor adds to the charm of this book. This book will be valuable for the children living in urban areas, as they are usually unfamiliar with the responsibilities of a farmer.

There is nothing I disliked about this children's book. It is exceptionally well edited, as I did not encounter any errors. I am pleased to rate The Farmer 4 out of 4 stars. The book will be suitable for children below the age of ten. I also recommend it to teachers, parents, and grandparents who enjoy reading books to children.

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Prarthna 16 Dec 2021, 08:32