Rosie's New Harness

by Charlie Tennessen, Wright Chloï (Illustrator)

Overview

Rosie was concerned. Her harness had been missing for days. The Friendly Farmer took Cassie and Sebastian to plow the field without her! What happened to her harness? Was she still part of the team? The first book in the Team Anarchy series brings readers into the life of the donkeys and their experiences with (and without!) a complete team on their animal-powered farm. Team Anarchy books are based on the real-life experiences of Rosie, Cassie, and Sebastian, a working team of draft donkeys in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Together with farmer and author Charlie Tennessen, Team Anarchy performs the work of plowing, cultivating and harvesting on the small farm that is also their home. Although the donkeys each have a distinct personality and ability, they can also cooperate when needed to ensure their sustainable future on Anarchy Acres. Team Anarchy stories teach the value of work, play, and life as it takes place on a small farm in Wisconsin. "Rosie's New Harness" is a gentle story of three donkeys working together in mutual support. Suitable for all elementary aged children, and a great bedtime story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732255814
Publisher:	Anarchy Acres
Publication date:	11/09/2017
Series:	Team Anarchy Stories for Children , #1
Pages:	34
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	4 - 10 Years

About the Author

Wisconsin native Charlie Tennessen discovered donkey- powered farming by accident as a second act to his previous life as a web developer.

Chloe Wright is an artist, illustrator, mom and yoga instructor based in Racine, Wisconsin.

Editorial Reviews

Charlie Tennessen develops strong relationships with people, animals and the land at his Anarchy Acres farm in southeastern Wisconsin. His commitment to authenticity and attention to detail is demonstrated in this beautiful book. The story engages the reader on many levels, delivering a message to impact younger readers but also engaging those who are reading it to them. The original collection of artwork illustrates the story beautifully.

I look forward to buying more books in the Team Anarchy series.

–Joe Mischka, Publisher, Rural Heritage Magazine

What a great book! Entertaining and engaging for a six year old but with a lot of good lessons about life. This book has led my daughter and me to have some amazing talks about teamwork, frustration, hard work, friends and more. Cannot wait to keep reading about the Anarchy Acres team! BTW, when my daughter found out that Rosie and the other donkeys are REAL donkeys on a REAL farm in Wisconsin, she is begging me to visit them. I think a road trip to Wisconsin may be in the cards one day soon to visit the farm!

–Online Purchaser

I am a 5th grader in Utah. I just read your book. Here is my feedback:

1. I liked that you added personality to the donkeys.

2. I really like that Rosie was always begging to get back on the team.

3. I liked the stuff the farmer did.

4. I really like all of the colors you used. Question what did you use to make the harness?

5. –Enrique, Utah

I read this book aloud to my 9, 7, and 4 year-old nieces and nephew and they were completely mesmerized by the pictures and story. I read them several books in the course of the Thanksgiving weekend and this was the only one that all three were focused and quiet enough to hear a pin drop–a rarity when all three of them are together! I asked them what they thought of the story afterwards and they said, "It was great!" and they had several questions about the story. Personally as a teacher, I found it has the right balance of being educational and engaging for children.

–Sister Rejane Cytacki ,Director, Eco-Justice Center

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