BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Farmhouse is the story of an old farmhouse, left in disrepair, that had a delightful history. Twelve children were born and raised there in upstate New York. The story tells about the lives of the mother and father and of the twelve children, how they lived in this farmhouse, decorated it, chores they did as well the activities and adventures they had as they grew. Some still live in the area, many of the children chose other careers other than farming. One day, the last of the children finally left the farmhouse as an old woman. Many new residents took up living in the farmhouse, including a tree and a bear.
Blackall’s illustrations are complex, detailed and exquisite. She has used more than one type of medium to illustrate this charming story of a house and the lives of those who lived there. The pages contain illustrations of, as well as, actual parts and pieces of old, worn items found in the house. Text and illustrations go hand in hand, matching perfectly. Pictures of actual items found in the house are fascinating. Any child interested in items from the “olden days” will thorough enjoy FarmHouse. The author’s note at the end is informative and interesting. What a discovery Blackall made and the charming story resulting is priceless. The characters are Caucasian.
Farmhouse is the story of an old farmhouse, left in disrepair, that had a delightful history. Twelve children were born and raised there in upstate New York. The story tells about the lives of the mother and father and of the twelve children, how they lived in this farmhouse, decorated it, chores they did as well the activities and adventures they had as they grew. Some still live in the area, many of the children chose other careers other than farming. One day, the last of the children finally left the farmhouse as an old woman. Many new residents took up living in the farmhouse, including a tree and a bear.
Blackall’s illustrations are complex, detailed and exquisite. She has used more than one type of medium to illustrate this charming story of a house and the lives of those who lived there. The pages contain illustrations of, as well as, actual parts and pieces of old, worn items found in the house. Text and illustrations go hand in hand, matching perfectly. Pictures of actual items found in the house are fascinating. Any child interested in items from the “olden days” will thorough enjoy FarmHouse. The author’s note at the end is informative and interesting. What a discovery Blackall made and the charming story resulting is priceless. The characters are Caucasian.
Deanna M. - Elementary Media Tech
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