Country Roads

Barn Dance by Bill Martin Unable to sleep on the night of a full moon, a young boy follows the sound of music across the fields and finds an unusual barn dance in progress. Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown Brown's melodic text is beguiling, while its subject--the big red barn that houses a menagerie of animals and their offspring--will have instant appeal to young children. The Boll Weevil by Glen Rounds Calico Cows by Arlene Dubanevich The misadventures of a group of cows who must learn to think for themselves when their leader is taken to the county fair. Country Bear's Good Neighbor by Larry Brimner Country Bear borrows all the ingredients for a cake from his neighbor and then gives her the cake as a present. Includes a recipe for apple cake. Country Noisy Book by Margaret Wise Brown Cowboys by Glen Rounds Follows a cowboy from sunup to bedtime as he rounds up cattle, kills a rattlesnake, and plays cards in the bunkhouse after dinner. Family Farm by Thomas Locker A farm family nearly loses their home until they hit on the idea of raising and selling pumpkins and flowers to supplement their corn and milk sales. Farming by Gail Gibbons An introduction, in simple text and illustrations, to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons. A Farmyard Song by Christopher Manson A cumulative rhyme in which various farm animals make appropriate noises after being fed: cat goes fiddle-i-fee and pig goes griffy, gruffy. Floss by Kim Lewis Even though she has been trained to herd sheep, Floss stills enjoys playing ball with the children. A Garden for a Groundhog by Lorna Balian Mr. O'Leary appreciates his groundhog's help in predicting the weather on Groundhog Day but tries to come up with a plan to keep him from eating all the vegetables in his garden. Grandma's Garden by Elaine Moore Kim visits Grandma in the spring to help her plant her garden. Barn Raising by Craig Brown An Amish community gathers to erect a barn in one day, and finishes in time for the owner's cows to be milked there that very evening. Night in the Country by Cynthia Rylant Text and illustrations describe the sights and sounds of nighttime in the country. Over in the Meadow by John Langstaff A presentation of an old counting rhyme about meadow animals and their activities. The Picnic by Ruth Brown Mole, Rabbit, and Mouse postpone their picnic and stay underground when a threatening dog comes by. Raccoons and Ripe Corn by Jim Arnosky Hungry raccoons feast at night in a field of ripe corn. Seasons on the Farm by Jane Miller Text and photographs describe farm activities and animals throughout the four seasons. The School Picnic by Jan Steffy Twenty-eight Amish children, their teacher, and their parents celebrate the last day of school with a picnic. The Story of a Farm by John S. Goodall By following the changes in one house over centuries the development of farm life in England is depicted. Sun Up by Alvin Tresselt Follows the activities of a farmer and his son from sunrise to sunset on a hot summer day. The Train to Grandma's by Ivan Gantschev Two children make a journey by train to visit their grandparents in a book with fold-out and die-cut pages showing the train racing across the countryside, into tunnels, over bridges, and across mountains. Watching Foxes by Jim Arnosky While their mother is away from the den, four little foxes play in the sunlight.