K-Gr 3—At the start of this heartwarming family tale, a father on a bicycle sees a sign for an auction of land in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains: ''What if?' he wondered.' His son narrates the tale of a family that decides to follow their dream to create a life for themselves 'away from the city and all its thrills.' From auction to planning to the actual construction of the house and making it into a home, the tale unwinds as this and shy;loving family plans and works together to build a life in the country with their ideal home, including the animals and wildflowers at their 'friendly farmhouse on the hill.' Tender and shy;illustrations filled with whimsy and love effectively capture the construction process as well as the connectivity of the family. and shy;Although an idyllic and pastoral setting combined with a loving family make this story and shy;almost too good to be true, back matter, including photographs, confirms that the author and her fand shy;amily did indeed make this dream into their reality. VERDICT: An and shy;uplifting tale of and shy;family doing hard work together to make the life they envision.
Breathe in fresh, country air and dream of a slower, simpler, sweeter life in this poetic story about building a homestead with heart from bestselling novelist Melissa Ferguson.
One day Papa burst into the kitchen with a wild idea. What if the family moved to the country? What if they built their very own farmhouse between sleeping strawberry fields and the misty Appalachian Mountains? Join a little boy and his adventurous parents and sisters as they chase a dream of open sky, nature to explore, a blooming garden, and lots of animal friends.
This book for 4- to 8-year-olds ...
- journeys alongside a family as they reach for the impossible and build their dream home in the country;
- follows the creation of a homestead, from digging the foundation and raising the walls to planting a garden, welcoming chicks and kittens, and snuggling a newborn baby on the porch;
- inspires families to dream together and set out on their own adventures; and
- is the perfect gift for anyone dreaming of country life, intentional living, and rewilding childhood.
You're invited to Our Friendly Farmhouse, where children swing under the sunset after chasing a rainbow and snacking at a tea party, where ducklings and kittens keep you company, and where friends are always welcome. A place where there is time to wander, memories are made, and hearts are full.
Photographs can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.
Breathe in fresh, country air and dream of a slower, simpler, sweeter life in this poetic story about building a homestead with heart from bestselling novelist Melissa Ferguson.
One day Papa burst into the kitchen with a wild idea. What if the family moved to the country? What if they built their very own farmhouse between sleeping strawberry fields and the misty Appalachian Mountains? Join a little boy and his adventurous parents and sisters as they chase a dream of open sky, nature to explore, a blooming garden, and lots of animal friends.
This book for 4- to 8-year-olds ...
- journeys alongside a family as they reach for the impossible and build their dream home in the country;
- follows the creation of a homestead, from digging the foundation and raising the walls to planting a garden, welcoming chicks and kittens, and snuggling a newborn baby on the porch;
- inspires families to dream together and set out on their own adventures; and
- is the perfect gift for anyone dreaming of country life, intentional living, and rewilding childhood.
You're invited to Our Friendly Farmhouse, where children swing under the sunset after chasing a rainbow and snacking at a tea party, where ducklings and kittens keep you company, and where friends are always welcome. A place where there is time to wander, memories are made, and hearts are full.
Photographs can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940193530015 |
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| Publisher: | Nelson, Tommy |
| Publication date: | 07/15/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | Up to 4 Years |
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