Going to a farm is one of my favorite field trips ever! Seeing the excitement in each student’s face is absolutely priceless. You honestly cannot beat it. Prior to our farm field trips, I always spend at least a week prior to learning about farms. One of my favorite ways to do this is by reading farm books. Here are my 12 favorite farm books. Are you looking for more farm ideas, activities, and printables to do at home or in the classroom? If so click here.
Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown
From horses and sheep, to goats and geese, rhymes and colorful illustrations introduce readers to the many different animals that live in the big red barn.
Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton
Everybody sing along – kids will be stomping their feet along with the animals!
Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s Farm by Joy Cowley
Some of the animals escape Mrs Wishy-Washy’s rubbing and scrubbing for a big city adventure.
Jobs on a Farm by Nancy Dickmann
Colorful photos and simple text introduce readers to jobs done on farms around the world.
Farming by Gail Gibbons
An introduction to the jobs done on a farm through the seasons.
A Day in the Life of a Farmer by Heather Adamson
Follow a farmer through the working day.
On the Farm by David Elliot
Farm by Elisha Cooper
Experience the smell, taste, and feel of a farm through the seasons.
Milk: From Cow to Carton by Aliki
A guided tour through the milk making process!
Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig
A colorful, toe-tapping read aloud.
Food From Farms by Nancy Dickmann
Colorful photographs and simple text introduce readers to the food produced from farms around the world.
Cock-a-Doodle Dance! by Christine Tricarico
Join rooster and his friends in an amusing romp on a Texas farm.
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