Did you know that horses use their tails to swat flies off their bodies? Beginning readers will discover how horses act on the farm and how farmers use horses for work and play.

Flora, an Ameraucana chicken, goes on an adventure with Marge, the farmer's wife, while the rest of the flock waits anxiously at Featherfield Farm. They wonder why Flora was taken away and imagine where she is going. While the hens ponder her fate, Flora has the time of her life. Marge learns something new about Flora, and the children in Essex are amazed at Flora's ability. After all, isn't Flora just a chicken? Colorful illustrations highlight the...

Meet Gideon, the newest addition to Olivier Dunrea's gaggle of adorable goslings! Gideon likes to splash with the ducklings, hop with the frogs, play chase-the-piglets, and scamper all over the farmyard. But one thing busy Gideon does not want to do is take his nap, no matter how many times his mother asks... until he gets tired, of course. Another darling gosling makes his debut in this spunky story, with Olivier Dunrea's perfectly pitched storytelling...

Many kids have seen ducks in a pond, but what about ducks on a farm? In this bilingual book, readers are introduced to domestic ducks, especially the different breeds and why farmers raise them. Vivid color photographs support the text, which is written to be fun and easy to comprehend. Supported by an index, supplemental websites, a table of contents, and a picture glossary, this book is sure to be a hit with young readers.

Shunned by all the barnyard animals because of his disability, Terry No Tail experiences rejection, bullying, and loneliness. Desperate to be accepted and loved, Terry finds a dandelion that has gone to seed and ties it on for a tail. But, as he shows his new tail to the animals, they still won't accept him until Mrs. Robin comes to his rescue. This is a beautiful story about courage. "I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully...

The urban chicken movement shows no sign of abating, with home-raised hens considered the poster girls of the urban farming and buy local campaigns. In the US, many states have overturned laws that made the keeping of backyard poultry illegal and embraced the new generation of small-scale egg producers. Chicken & Egg is designed for this broad readership, but with a determinedly egg-centric focus. It offers a complete reference to raising chickens...

A young goat woke up one morning to find himself in the back of a truck. With him are several other goats. He heard one say that they are, headed for market though he did not know what that meant. He did not think it is a place he, wanted to go to. Shortly after arriving at the Sale Barn, he meets a human, who tries to calm his fears and promises him everything is going to be okay. He soon discovers that she keeps her promises, when she brings him...

The Adventures of Thunder and Lightning is a collection of comical situations two mischievous young Beefmaster bull calves get themselves into. Each book is a different scenario with a combination of fact and fiction to entertain the reader. The majority of the characters are actual residents of their farm. This is the second book, Thunder and Lightning Go Fishing. How do calves go fishing? you ask. Well, fishing is the art of trying to catch...

Alpaca fleece is some of the softest, strongest material on Earth. It can be spun and woven into sweaters, hats, and more-and these are often quite pricey! In this adorable volume, readers find out more about the animal behind the sweater, rug, or blanket: alpacas. The main content includes the kinds of alpacas, their look, their relationship with humans, and also their relationships with each other as alpacas are a social, herd animal. Full-color...

Pepo is very crippled now. This is the true story of a dog who needed home where he could be free. He was known as the barking dog of Churchtown. Pepo hears everything and barks at the slightest sound. Young people can learn a lot from our pets.