Book Review: Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig and Marc Brown
Updated: 3 days ago
Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig, illustrated by Marc Brown, is a bedtime book that makes you want to get up and dance. It's short, bouncy and perfect for toddlers who love to move.
What it's about
The chicks can't sleep because they've got that beat. Their peeping wakes the sheep, and one by one more animals wake up and join in, until the whole farmyard is making noise. Then Farmer Sue comes out to see what is going on.
Why we like it
The words bounce like a song, with animal sounds that repeat so kids can join in. Marc Brown's pictures are cut-paper collages with bright colors and lots of texture, which makes this book a perfect match for today's collage project.
How to read it with your little one
Pat your knees to keep a steady beat while you read.
Let your child make each animal's sound.
Ask, "Who woke up next? Who do you think will wake up after that?"
Good to know
Best for: ages 1–4
Read time: about 3 minutes
Pairs with: today's Farm Landscape Collage and Friday's texture lesson
Get the book: Get it on Amazon · It's also easy to find at your local library.
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