This book can be sung to the tune of Down by the Station, Early in the Morning. A farmer and his scarecrow travel through the farm on the tractor picking up baby animals as they go along. This is a cumulative song that adds the sounds of the animals one by one. Children and their readers will have a ball trying to remember all the sounds. There is a surprise ending that will delight. For ages 3-7. As I completed the first reading of this book, I was aware that I was smiling broadly and had been for quite some time, and that the glow remained for quite a while. So much eye candy - the illustrations are full of character development, story line, and gentle, good humor. It is a sound filled, color filled delight, and I am EAGER to share it with my grandchildren!!! I am grateful to have received it as a First Reads winner. I anticipate it will go on to receive many accolades and awards. In our extended family I imagine there will be many participative readings of the book accompanied by acclamations of "Again, Again!" Bravo, Will Hillenbrand!
What do You think about Down By The Barn (2014)?
Would be a good one for a FARM storytime. Set to the tune of "Down by the Station".
—pippismiles
I was happy to win this on Goodreads, a very cute book with great illustrations.
—SAG
good story time book. lots of repetition and can be sung.
—Levyrroni
