Funny Farm

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Common Sense Media says

Outstanding pictures make this farm worth a visit.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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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.


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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?


This review was written by Dawn Friedman
Kid, 12 years old
May 26, 2009
 
Funny!
Funny funny funny funny farm. Funny funny funny farm. HA HA HA HA!

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Adult
October 8, 2010
 
Wonderful. Share a website with you , ( *ionlinemovie* ) Believe you will love it.

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This review was written by Dawn Friedman
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

This review was written by Dawn Friedman
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
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