Grandma's Farm - (Life on the Farm) by Michael Garland (Hardcover)

About the Book

Grandma Ginny and Timmy take a trip to visit the site of the family farm, where the old house and some rickety buildings still stand. Timmy had visited with Grandpa before and learned all about his tractor, but Grandma has her own stories to tell of planting the fields, harvesting the crops, and feeding the animals. Guided by Grandma's farm diary and her fond memories, Timmy and Grandma tour the land and talk about what life was like back then eartwarming intergenerational story is perfect for grandparents to share with their grandchildren, and for those looking for a story to share about simpler times.

Book Synopsis

In this charming and nostalgia-filled companion to the best-selling picture book Grandpa's Tractor, a grandmother shares her fond memories of farm life.

Grandma Ginny and Timmy take a trip to visit the site of the family farm, where the old house and some rickety buildings still stand. Timmy had visited with Grandpa before and learned all about his tractor, but Grandma has her own stories to tell of planting the fields, harvesting the crops, and feeding the animals. Guided by Grandma's farm diary and her fond memories, Timmy and Grandma tour the land and talk about what life was like back then. This heartwarming intergenerational story is perfect for grandparents to share with their grandchildren, and for those looking for a story to share about simpler times.

"[R]eading the book feels like peering over Grandma's shoulder as she shares her scrapbook and stories with Timmy. The story is alive with farm life details that young readers will appreciate... A warm tale of passing the love of the family farm from one generation to the next." --Kirkus Reviews

Review Quotes

"[R]eading the book feels like peering over Grandma's shoulder as she shares her scrapbook and stories with Timmy. The story is alive with farm life details that young readers will appreciate... A warm tale of passing the love of the family farm from one generation to the next." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Michael Garland is the author of the best-selling title Grandpa's Tractor, a companion book to Grandma's Farm. He has written and illustrated many books for children, including Miss Smith and the Haunted Library; Ferry Boat; and Birds Make Nests. He lives in Paterson, New York.