Grandpa's Tractor
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Grandpa's Tractor

Written by Michael Garland

Part of the Life on the Farm series

A visit to an old farm revives memories of a once-glorious tractor.

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32 pages· 814 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Grandpa Joe and his grandson Timmy visit the family farm, where memories of a majestic red tractor resurface. As they explore the old house and barn, the bond between them deepens. What stories does the rusting tractor hold, and how will this nostalgic journey shape their connection? Discover the magic of family ties and forgotten treasures in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

“Garland’s glossy digital art lets the tractor pop from the page.” –Publishers Weekly “[A] charmingly nostalgic tale.” –New York Times Book Review Generations have fallen in love with this classic story of a grandson and grandfather whose visit to a family farm with a special tractor brings back memories. Don’t miss the new companion title Grandma’s Farm – now available!Grandpa Joe takes his grandson Timmy back to the site of his family’s farm, where the old house and a ramshackle barn still stand. The visit stirs up memories for Grandpa Joe–in particular, the majesty of his own father’s shiny red tractor, now rusting in the forgotten fields. An ideal gift, this picture book evokes nostalgia while demonstrating a special bond between a grandparent and grandchild.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
814
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD710L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
143231
Publication
Published
April 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781590787625

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