An exceptional book for pre-readers and beginning readers.
When Mr. and Mrs. Brown build their farm, they realize that it is lonely without animals. So, one by one, the animals begin to arrive. From a horse and a cow to a puppy and a duck, a variety of animals slowly populate the evolving farm, much to the delight of Mr. and Mrs. Brown. 10 Animals on the Farm provides an opportunity for children to learn the names of various animals along with the sounds they make, while at the same time teaching them to count to ten. Additionally, near the end of the book your memory is put to the test as the question, “Do you remember what [the animals] are?” is posed. With young ones’ ability to learn quickly, it will take no time before they are able to recite the animals before parents can recall them!
The highlight of this charming picture book is the adorable, colorful pictures that adorn its pages. Besides all of the happy animals, a diverse cast of neighbors populate the book as they gift the Browns some of the animals. Children will love to have this book read to them, as the text includes generous use of fun sounding onomatopoeia, including the noises that each animal makes. Mary Roe’s simple but lovely story about a growing farm hits all the marks of an exceptional book for pre-readers and beginning readers. If your child loves animals or if you are looking for a delightful book that teaches basic counting, 10 Animals on the Farm will make a wonderful addition to your child’s bookshelf.
