A Home in the Barn
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A Home in the Barn

By Margaret Wise Brown, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

Animals seek warmth in a barn during a snowy night.

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32 pages
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In a snowy landscape, animals search for warmth and safety. They find refuge in a big, welcoming barn, escaping the biting cold. This comforting tale, beautifully illustrated, invites readers to experience the cozy embrace of shelter and companionship. As the wind howls outside, the barn becomes a haven, offering warmth and peace. Will the animals find the comfort they seek? Discover a heartwarming story perfect for winter nights, where the chill of the outside world is kept at bay by the warmth of friendship and shelter.

From the publisher

An Indie Next List Pick!A glorious tribute to Brown’s timeless classic. –Booklist (starred review)Perfect for fans of Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, and Big Red Barn, this never-before-published picture book from beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown tells the comforting, snowy story of animals seeking shelter from the cold in a big warm barn.Brought to beautiful life by Caldecott Medalist and multiple award-winner Jerry Pinkney, this is a must-have for every child’s library and is perfect for cozy wintertime readings. Outside in the cold, hear the wind rattle, come to the barn, keep warm with the cattle…

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about winterBooks about farm animalsBooks about farm life and ranch life
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Published
September 4, 2018
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780066237879

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