

In the barnyard there are roosters and cows, horses and goats, and a pink piglet who is learning to squeal. Pictures, Felicia Bond lovingly evokes Margaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps.

And they all lived together by the big red barn. There were horses and sheep and goats and geese-and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe.

Felicia Bond's atmospheric illustrations add to the tranquil simplicity of this gentle story.īig Red Barn makes a lovely baby shower gift and is a wonderful addition to any preschooler's library. This board book edition features sturdy pages and is just the right size for toddlers.Īs in her classic Goodnight Moon, Brown engages children and helps settle them down for sleep as they follow along with the animals from morning to night in the barnyard. Margaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps, has charmed generations of children. Felicia Bond's atmospheric illustrations add to the tranquil simplicity of this story. Margaret Wise Brown's lulling story about a day at the barnyard is now available as a sturdy board book. About the Book In the barnyard there are roosters, cows, horses, goats, and a pink piglet learning to squeal.
