FROM SARAH:

The story of the boy who will grow up to marry Laura, Farmer Boy tells of Almanzo and his family, who live on a farm in upstate New York. Based on a true story, of course! (You can read this Little House on the Prairie book out of order—it's a great introduction to the rest of the series, especially for boys.)

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This is Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story of how her husband, Almanzo, grew up as a farmer boy far from the little house where Laura lived.

FROM SARAH:

These Little House adaptations in picture book form are exquisitely done. I own every one of them and love them all.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This My First Little House book introduces Almanzo Wilder, the young boy from Farmer Boy who would one day marry Laura Ingalls. Winter has come to the Wilder family farm in upstate New York. Almanzo goes through his afternoon barn chores, and then sits down to eat a hearty farm supper with his family.

FROM SARAH:

Sometimes a treasury is just the thing. We especially love them when we travel, because we can bring so many stories with us! This collection of Beatrix Potter is worth adding to your own permanent collection.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Ten of Beatrix Potter's most popular tales are brought together in this beautiful jacketed hardcover treasury. The tales trace the life of Beatrix Potter from her first publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902 to her later tales, set around her farm, Hill Top.

FROM SARAH:

This picture book biography is a perfect example of why older kids should keep reading picture books! The history, art, and depth in this story are hard to beat. Worth owning for your permanent collection.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A great example of how picture books are not just for little kids! This gorgeous award-winning book tells the true story of Winnie-the-Pooh, the world's most famous bear.

FROM SARAH:

In this very special, heart-warming collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, James Herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have come to love so much. (Recommended for teens and older.)

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

In this very special, heart-warming collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, James Herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have come to love so much.

FROM SARAH:

A Newbery Honor book by Elizabeth Yates (author of Sarah Whitcher's Story), about a young boy living on a mountain farm, his best friend, Benji, and a lovable black lamb. (Please note that shepherding practices, such as tail-docking, are described in this book.)

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A boy in a family of sheep farmers raises a black lamb to be the leader of the flock.

FROM SARAH:

Each story in this collection from veterinarian James Herriot is as memorable and heartwarming as the last. Perfect for cat-lovers. (Please note mild language and some reproductive topics related to animals.)

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Here are Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas; Alfred, the cat at the sweet shop; little Emily, who lived with the gentleman tramp; and Olly and Ginny, the kittens who charmed readers when they first appeared at the Herriots' house in the worldwide bestseller Every Living Thing.

FROM SARAH:

When Floss lived in town, she loved playing ball with the children. Now she lives on a farm and has to work for her keep. But will she make a good sheepdog? This is a delightful story!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Floss is a young border collie who belongs to an old man in a town and loves playing ball with the children in the park. The old man's son is a farmer and needs a new sheepdog to replace Nell, who has grown too old to work, so the old man decides to give his son Floss. Somewhere in her memory, Floss knows about sheep, and she soon learns how to be a sheepdog. But one day, when Floss is on the hillside herding sheep, she sees the children playing with a new ball and can't resist joining in. Meanwhile, the sheep escape—and the farmer is very angry. Floss is put in the doghouse while Nell rounds up the sheep. But after this Floss becomes a very good sheepdog—although, when she has time, she still likes to play ball with the children.

FROM SARAH:

Margaret Wise Brown's words are brought to beautiful life by Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney in this lovely book. Perfect for cozy wintertime readings. 

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown's words are brought to beautiful life by Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney. This must-have for every child’s library is perfect for cozy wintertime readings.