On the Farm, At the Market

Description

On the farm, the farmers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market, they set up their produce stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Cafe, has a very special meal in mind so she needs lots of fresh ingredients. This informative book introduces children to both local and urban farms and greenmarkets, and paints a warm picture of a strong, interconnected community.

G. Brian Karas has illustrated many popular books for children, including The Seals on the Bus, The Village Garage, and Whale Trails, Before and Now. He lives in Rhinebeck, New York. gbriankaras.com

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year Karas's signature cartoonish gouache, acrylic, and pencil illustrations wonderfully capture the industrious bustle and hard work of the farmers. . . A wonderfully timely story to read before visiting a farmer's market or to educate young ones about provenance of local food.--School Library Journal Simple but delectable.--Kirkus Reviews [An] entertaining and enlightening behind-the-scenes story . . . Gouache, acrylic, and pencil illustrations are rich with the colors of a bountiful harvest, and a cheerful camaraderie shines throughout.--The Horn Book Karas creates inviting and carefully detailed scenes that evoke a tight-knit community, from the friendly interactions at the market to the children learning the ropes at each farm, as the process of training a new generation of growers and artisans gets underway.--Publishers Weekly "Karas' pencil drawings, colored with gouache and acrylics, add intriguing detail. This inventive look at maritime history has significant modern child appeal." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review on Whale Trails, Before and Now "Children will enjoy watching this amiable crew balancing work and play as the year cycles through the seasons. . . Great for kids fascinated by outdoor workers, this picture book offers a welcome change of pace from more basic volumes on trucks." --Booklist on The Village Garage "Sunny, energetic artwork makes life and work in this village feel joyous and rewarding. Inspired readers might head straight outside to their own yards, ready to weed the garden or rake leaves." --Kirkus Reviews on The Village Garage