Little Tractor Learns to Share

by Natalie Quintart, Philippe Goossens (Illustrator)

Overview

"Make room in the barnyard—and on the shelf—for this one!" - Kirkus Reviews 

The swallows are back, so spring is coming! Little Tractor is happy to see the cheery birds. But then the swallows build a nest in his barn. Now he has to share his space, and Little Tractor isn’t so happy anymore. Until one little swallow changes his mind . . . 

A sweet picture book about hospitality, friendship, and learning to share. For everyone ages 4 years and up.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798890630056
Publisher:	Clavis
Publication date:	07/23/2024
Series:	Little Tractor , #5
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.84(w) x 10.20(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 9 Years

About the Author

Natalie Quintart is a Belgian actress and author. She studied acting in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) and Paris (France). Since then, she has both acted in and created scripts for several theatrical productions. In addition to stage plays, Natalie writes novels and children’s books, which have been translated into many different languages. To her, writing is sharing little pieces of humanity, tenderness, emotion, and humor with the world. Natalie now lives in Brussels, and she has three children.

Philippe Goossens was born in Brussels, Belgium. He loved reading the Tintin adventure books as a child. With his passion for drawing, it came as no surprise that he decided to take illustration classes at the Saint Luc Institute in Brussels. After receiving his degree, he tried his hand at everything that has to do with drawing and graphics (advertisements, animated movies . . .), but soon he realized that he wanted to use his talents for picture books. The many books he has illustrated have been making children smile ever since.

Editorial Reviews

"A bright red tractor learns to share. 

Little Tractor lives on a farm with plenty of pals. Spring is on its way, and he’s happy, at least until a pair of swallows build a nest in his barn. They require an open window to fly in and out of in order to gather food and nest materials, but that leaves Little Tractor cold and wet during a heavy rain—and he soon finds himself spattered with bird poop. When the farm animals come to visit the baby birds, Little Tractor “feels crowded out of his own barn.” Life with the swallows is noisy, messy, and distressingly different. Irritated, he yells at them, and one of the startled babies falls…and, luckily, spreads her wings and flies. Later, Little Tractor befriends the baby swallow, named Adele. Little Tractor is finally happy to share his barn with the swallow family; when the farm animals work together to scrub Little Tractor’s hood until it shines, “His heart fills with the love for his friends, new and old.” Originally published in Belgium and the Netherlands, this simple, slightly old-fashioned tale quietly captures the trials of sharing space and models the healing value of friendship. Minor tweaks to his eyes and mouth convey Little Tractor’s annoyance, surprise, and delight. Little Tractor is the centerpiece of the illustrations, set against detailed but uncluttered backgrounds, making this book a good storytime read.

Make room in the barnyard—and on the shelf—for this one!" - Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2024-05-17
A bright red tractor learns to share.

Little Tractor lives on a farm with plenty of pals. Spring is on its way, and he’s happy, at least until a pair of swallows build a nest in his barn. They require an open window to fly in and out of in order to gather food and nest materials, but that leaves Little Tractor cold and wet during a heavy rain—and he soon finds himself spattered with bird poop. When the farm animals come to visit the baby birds, Little Tractor “feels crowded out of his own barn.” Life with the swallows is noisy, messy, and distressingly different. Irritated, he yells at them, and one of the startled babies falls…and, luckily, spreads her wings and flies. Later, Little Tractor befriends the baby swallow, named Adele. Little Tractor is finally happy to share his barn with the swallow family; when the farm animals work together to scrub Little Tractor’s hood until it shines, “His heart fills with the love for his friends, new and old.” Originally published in Belgium and the Netherlands, this simple, slightly old-fashioned talequietly captures the trials of sharing space and models the healing value of friendship. Minor tweaks to his eyes and mouth convey Little Tractor’s annoyance, surprise, and delight. Little Tractor is the centerpiece of the illustrations, set against detailed but uncluttered backgrounds, making this book a good storytime read.

Make room in the barnyard—and on the shelf—for this one! (Picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews