Ocean State Libraries

While Farmer Brown sleeps, his animals prepare for a talent show at the county fair.

1968, rural Australia. Newly arrived from Hungary, Hannah Babel is passionate, brilliant, and fiercely determined to open sleepy Hometown's first bookshop. Tom Hope has only ever read one book in his life when Hannah hires him to install shelving for the shop, but the two discover an astonishing spark. Recently abandoned by an unfaithful wife, Tom dares to believe that he might make Hannah happy. But Hannah is haunted by memories: twenty-four years...

A farmer's kiss causes an amusing chain of events on the farm.

"Olivia searches the farmers market for something that will fill her basket. The apple is too small, and the zucchini is too long. What will fit just right? Engages young children in the math of spatial sense."--

Explains the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of farmers.

"When Yasmin's father explains to her about explorers and maps, Yasmin decides to make a map of her neighborhood and she brings it along on a trip to the farmers' market with her mother--but will the map help her when they are separated?" --

Describes the activities of farmers at different times of the year and the various tools and machines that they use.

The causes and results of the Dust Bowl and how the lessons learned are still used today.

"Discusses the history, culture, daily lifestyle, and future of the Amish people." --