Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck's Ice Cream Wish

Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck's Ice Cream Wish
Author: Viola Butler
Publisher: Tales of the Dairy Godmother
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781948898010

"With the help of his Dairy Godmother, Chuck is taken--poof!--on a memorable and delicious adventure to a dairy farm. He finds out exactly where ice cream comes from and gains an even deeper love and appreciation for his favorite food"--

Salam Alaikum

Salam Alaikum
Author: Harris J
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481489380

An illustrated song celebrating life and encouraging readers to spread peace on earth. Salam Alaikum or Assalamu Alaikum, means "Peace be upon you." It is the greeting that Muslims around the world use to say "hello" and "good-bye." International music sensation Harris J has taken that greeting and created a call to action. Using the lyrics to the hit song of the same name, and accompanied by heartwarming illustrations that depict the power of paying it forward, this sweet and charming picture book celebrates kindness and community.

Full of Beans

Full of Beans
Author: Peggy Thomas
Publisher: Thinkingdom
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1635923573

Famous car-maker and businessman Henry Ford showed great innovation with his determination to build his most inventive car—one completely made of soybeans. With a mind for ingenuity, Henry Ford looked to improve life for others. After the Great Depression struck, Ford especially wanted to support ailing farmers. For two years, Ford and his team researched ways to use farmers' crops in his Ford Motor Company. They discovered that the soybean was the perfect answer. Soon, Ford's cars contained many soybean plastic parts, and Ford incorporated soybeans into every part of his life. He ate soybeans, he wore clothes made of soybean fabric, and he wanted to drive soybeans, too. This nonfiction picture book brings to life an amazing story from American history that will inspire young readers.

Grady's in the Silo

Grady's in the Silo
Author:
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Total Pages: 40
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781455605255

Grady the Hereford cow gets stuck in the silo of Bill and Alyne's farm in Yukon, Oklahoma. Based on an actual event that occurred in 1949.

Barn at Night

Barn at Night
Author: Michelle Houts
Publisher: Feeding Minds Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781948898058

When you grow up on a farm, adventures happen all day long - even at night! On a cold winter evening, a father and daughter go out to the barn and are welcomed with a warm scene. Who is awake, who is asleep, and who is just making their first appearance in the barn?Michelle Houts' lyrical poetry paired with Jen Betton's glowing watercolors create a warm and wonderful bedtime story - best shared together.

Lucy's Blooms

Lucy's Blooms
Author: Dawn Babb Prochovnic
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1513267205

Energetic, connected, marketing-savvy author with strong platform on social and in educator and bookseller communities. Heartwarming picture book with regional and national education and gift market appeal. Author says Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote; “What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not been discovered," captures the essence of what she wanted to say with this book. Portrays SEL traits as well as diversity including: resilience; self-confidence; setting aside or looking past labels; standing up for those who are different; problem-solving; tolerance; empathy; kindness; inclusiveness; patience; perseverance; compassion; individuality; sportsmanship; standing up to bullies; self-esteem; self-reliance; respect; etc. Multi-generational and Multi-ethnic characters. Includes examples of: unconditional family love; caregiving; the circle of life; environment; ecosystems; gardening with young children; intergenerational friendships; community; unusual companions; beauty in nature; imagination and play; wonder and delight; the joy of love offered and love returned. Artist’s work in Glacier on the Move was called: “Absolutely charming... colorful... adorable” by School Library Journal Synopsis: A girl enters the town flower contest and learns an important lesson. The flower that she thinks is most beautiful isn’t the conventional choice. Book guide will be available. Lexile 610L.

John Deere, That's Who!

John Deere, That's Who!
Author: Tracy Nelson Maurer
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2017-03-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250158311

Back in the 1830s, who was a young blacksmith from Vermont, about to make his mark on American history? John Deere, that’s who! Who moved to Illinois, where farmers were struggling to plow through the thick, rich soil they called gumbo? Who tinkered and tweaked and tested until he invented a steel plow that sliced into the prairie easy as you please? Long before the first tractor, who changed farming forever? John Deere, that’s who! Beautiful illustrations—including spectacular landscapes—reflect the time period and bring John Deere's remarkable story to life.

Right this Very Minute

Right this Very Minute
Author: Lisl H. Detlefsen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781948898003

A delicious celebration of food and farming sure to inspire readers of all ages to learn more about where their food comes from - right this very minute! Here are the stories of what farmers really do to bring food to the table.

How to Grow a Monster

How to Grow a Monster
Author: Kiki Thorpe
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1635922763

Last year, Gabe's mom grew way too many zucchinis. This year, Gabe and his sister have a secret plan to take control of the garden. They have to stop the zucchini madness! Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make It Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Gardening and includes explanatory sidebars and a gardening-related activity for young makers to try themselves!

The Day the Farmers Quit

The Day the Farmers Quit
Author: Autumn Pequignot
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2019-09-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781691069026

The Day the Farmers Quit is about a child that wakes up to a world that is unlike anything he's ever known. He panics when he realizes that the farmer and all of the things that he provides are gone. He sets out on a journey to bring the farmers back and to show them how much he and everyone else needs them. The child learns the importance of farmers and all that they provide for his family and community through this heartwarming tale.