Children's Fiction Country Life
Country Baby
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2024
- Category
- Country Life, Parents, Farm & Ranch Life
- Recommended Age
- 0 to 2
- Recommended Grade
- p to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 0 to 2
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Board book
- ISBN
- 9781459836334
- Publish Date
- Feb 2024
- List Price
- $10.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459836358
- Publish Date
- Feb 2024
- List Price
- $13.99
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Description
Mud puddles, speckled eggs and cozy sheep's wool...It's a day in the country for mom and baby.
It starts when we pull on rubber boots. Then we're ready to splash in puddles, pet the cozy sheep's wool and explore the sounds and sights of the farm. When we're all done, we go inside to hang socks to dry, take a warm bubble bath and snuggle up in bed under the stars.
Meditative, simple and sweet, Country Baby gives us a fun farm adventure that is a joy to read together.
About the authors
Laurie Elmquist holds an MA in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Windsor in Ontario and has been published in several magazines and anthologies. A teacher at Camosun College in Victoria, British Columbia, and online instructor at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Laurie has served as a judge for several competitions, including the Canadian Author’s Association Book Prize. When she’s not writing, Laurie enjoys exploring the beaches of the west coast, from California to Vancouver Island. Beach Baby is her first book. For more information, visit www.laurieelmquist.blogspot.ca.
Laurie Elmquist's profile page
Ellen Rooney is an award-winning designer, artist and children’s book illustrator. Her textural mixed media artwork combines many traditional art techniques, like pencil drawing, painting, printmaking and collage, often combined with digital techniques. She is the winner of the 2021 Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize for Grandmother School. Originally from Massachusetts, she now lives in the southern Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
“Children will enjoy the colourful illustrations depicting the little boy and his mother as they move through their day on the farm. This book would be an excellent addition to both home book collections and any early childhood classroom library.”
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“The love between [child and mother] is captured very effectively in Rooney’s lovely illustrations…This title is a sweet offering for story time or one on one.”
School Library Journal (SLJ)
“The simple descriptions of a day in the country on a farm are accompanied by Ellen Rooney’s bright and cheerful illustrations. The story highlights the loving relationship between mother and child as they explore the farm together… A great book to read together. Highly Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
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