The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

Written by Philip C. Stead · Illustrated by Erin E. Stead

Three farm animals embark on a quest to bring back the missing sunrise.

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32 pages
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In a barn, a mule, a milk cow, and a miniature horse realize the sun hasn't risen. Guided by a wise barn owl, they embark on a journey with Rooster, venturing through tall corn and past a sleeping giant to the world's edge. Will they succeed in bringing back the dawn? Discover the magic and mystery of their quest.

From the publisher

On a peculiarly long night, three farm animals set off on a daring quest to bring the sunrise. A mule, A milk cow, A miniature horse, Standing in a barn door, Waiting for the sun to rise. As this trio rests in their comfortable barn, a realization slowly dawns on them. . . the sun is late to rise. After consulting barn owl (who always knows what to do), they take Rooster and set off on an epic journey further than they’ve ever gone before; through the acre of tall corn, past the sleeping giant, all the way to the edge of the world. Fans of Erin and Philip C. Stead’s books will instantly love this quirky barnyard trio’s magical quest to bring the sunrise, in the style of their previous animal books A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Bear Has a Story to Tell. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about farm animalsBooks about Sun
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Book details

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Published
November 29, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823444281

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