Christmas is Right Around the Corner….If you are like me, you might be looking for some last minute stocking stuffers? Actually, in my book it is only 12/20--I still have 3 more days to think about what I'm going to buy before I head out on 12/24!! If you are in a hurry check out these agriculture related books!
One of my all time favorites is “Oh Say Can You Seed?” by Bonnie Worth---this is a Cat in the Hat Learning Library Book---it is a great picture of what goes on as a seed germinates and becomes a plant!! Perfect for all ages!
“Farmer George Plants aNation”---by Peggy Thomas a great look at what Washington did before, during and after being a war hero and president! I’ll give you a hint--Mount Vernon is still an active farm!
“Corn”,” Pork” and “Soybeans”by Susan Anderson and JoAnne Buggey---Susan Anderson has worked with the Minnesota AITC Program for several years, and Joanne Buggey is the Elementary Education instructor working with future teachers and AITC. Put them together and they have the perfect recipe for designing books related to agriculture.
“The Beef Princess of Practical County” by Michelle Houts---one of my favorite books--strong female youth main character deeply involved in agriculture---just a great book from a farm wife!
“Little Joe” by Sandra Neil Wallace, another look at raising an animal for the show ring and sale.
“The Heart of a Shepherd” by Rosanne Perry. An excellent book, that is perfect for upper elementary readers to adults. You can almost see the movie of this book!
Going along that same theme is “How Did That Get In My Lunchbox?” by Chris Butterworth. This book traces your lunch from the table to the farm.
“The Scrambled States of America” by Laurie Heller takes a look at each state, why they are so different, and also examines why it is good to be just plain old you!
“Apples to Oregon” by Deborah Hopkinson--a historical fiction account of Henderson Luelling and his actual trip with his family from Iowa to Oregon on the Oregon Trail. Told in a way, you won’t forget!
“The Tree Farmer” by Chuck Leavell--Rock and Roller by night, tree farmer and author by day, Chuck Leavell (keyboardist for the Rolling Stones) writes about sustainable forests that he farms!
“The Super Soybean” by Raymond Bial--an Illinois Author, Ray uses photos he takes from throughout Illinois to bring difficult subjects to life. Check out any of his including “A Handful of Dirt” and “Cornbelt Harvest” too!
Speaking of those that you can’t go wrong with ---look for anything by Author Cris Peterson. This farm wife was raised in Minnesota and moved to her current home on a dairy farm with her dairy farming husband in Wisconsin. Check out “Seed, Soil and Sun”, “Clarabelle” and “Amazing Grazing”
“The Hungry Planet” By Peter Menzel is a great book that takes look at what a weeks worth of groceries around the world looks like. We are all connected by food, and you’ll be happy to know how much Illinois Farmers help feed the world!
“Pig 05049 “by Christien Meindertsma has recently become my new favorite The author follow a pig, #05049 and follows the pig and all the co-products and provides a photo of what that pork produces. From Ham and Sausage to buttons, paintbrushes and marshmallows!
You can't go wrong with an ag related book! I just found that Gail Gibbons is also selling her wonderful books (like Pumpkins, Apples, and Corn) as e-readers--so there is something ag related at every level!
Happy Shopping!! Happy New Year!!
Happy Shopping!! Happy New Year!!
