Serious Farm

My husband found this book at a second hand book store when I was pregnant with my now 21 m/o twins. Since Mom and Dad can be, well.. quite serious, maybe intensely involved at times and we are reviving a farm. Dad thought this might help bridge some gaps. Perhaps the gripping illustrations or our own enjoyment of reading the characters outloud, but this book is a bedtime favorite. Thank you Tim Egan for covering an esoteric topic so satisfyingly - seriously.

Thank goodness for Tim Egan and his wit. The animals' expressions when the farmer tells them about "lions" is priceless. I've known a few farmers in my life and many are very serious, so an animal rebellion for levity is truly enjoyable. Too many picture books today bore the adult reader, this book will make you laugh. The cow crowing like a rooster gets my son every time. And nothing is funny about corn.

Serious Farm is a seriously good childerns book. The illustrations fantastic and teh story is even better. Important messages about how family members need each other and the need to smile and laugh once in a while. Book length is just right as well. Not too short as to not really count as a bed time book and not too long. A charming book.

This book is not only an offering of great comic satisfaction, but it has an excellent message in it as well - while being serious can be a good thing, it is also a good thing to have some fun ("all work, no play..."). The illustrations are golden and the expressions speak volumes. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who seeks a not so serious look at being serious.

We just checked this book out from the library and I'm planning on buying it now. It is a very cute book with great illustrations. My 3 year old wants to read it over and over. I would highly recommend it.