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Funny Farm
- By Mark Teague
- Genre: Picture Book
Common Sense Media says
Outstanding pictures make this farm worth a visit.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there's nothing offensive about this funny little book. Parents might like the example Edward sets with his working vacation!
What's the story?
City slicker dog Edward comes to visit his canine relatives' farm and finds there's lots to do! Even though Edward is a guest, he's willing to lend a hand around the place, and his day is very busy. Kids might be surprised about all that needs to get done every day on the farm.
Is it any good?
The best thing about this book are the pictures. With broad, colorful oil paints, Teague succeeds in bringing a very funny farm to life. The illustrations are also where all the humor lies -- cows playing volleyball? Check! Ants plowing a field? Check! Kids will love finding all the funny little details in each scene. They'll also like noting how out of place Edward looks in his formal suit and red bowtie as he tries to help his country kin. The text of the story may go pretty quickly, but make sure kids slow down and check out the details in the pictures.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about all the chores Edward has to do. What kinds of chores need to get done at your house? What chores do you like to do? Why is it important for everyone to pitch in?
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Kid, 12 years old
May 26, 2009
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Funny!
Funny funny funny funny farm. Funny funny funny farm. HA HA HA HA!
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| Author: | Mark Teague |
| Illustrator: | Mark Teague |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Picture Book |
| Publisher: | Orchard Books |
| Publication date: | April 1, 2009 |
| Number of pages: | 32 |
| Hardcover price: | $16.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 4 - 8 |
| Read aloud: | 4 |
| Read alone: | 8 |
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