About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about where their dinner comes from or becomes fascinated by the large tractors they see in fields. It serves as a gentle introduction to the transition of seasons and the hard work involved in bringing food from the farm to the table. Through clear photography and simple sentences, the book explores the harvest of pumpkins, apples, wheat, corn, and potatoes. It highlights the contrast between traditional hand-picking and modern machine harvesting, fostering a sense of curiosity about technology and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. This is an ideal choice for preschoolers and early elementary students who are developing their observational skills and an interest in how the world works.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on the mechanical and biological process of agriculture.
Ideal Reader
A 4 or 5-year-old who loves 'things that go' but is ready to see those machines in a real-world, functional context. It is also perfect for a child who enjoys gardening with a parent and wants to see how 'big farms' do what they do in their backyard.
