Books About Farmers

The Best Farmers Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about farmers? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Farmers

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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Duck Stays in the Truck

By Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin (Illustrator) · Book #16 in the Click Clack series

Duck refuses to join the camping fun. Can Farmer Brown unite them all?

32 pages· 394 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

3.7 Goodreads · 136 ratings

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Summary: Farmer Brown is ready for a camping adventure with his animals and brother Bob. The chickens are eager to hike, the cows want to fish, and the pigs plan to picnic. But Duck stubbornly stays in the truck, refusing to join the fun. Can Farmer Brown find a way to bring everyone together and make the camping trip a success? Discover the hilarity and surprises that unfold as Duck's reluctance challenges Farmer Brown's plans.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1970

Fantastic Mr. Fox

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A clever fox outsmarts three mean farmers to steal food for his family and friends

81 pages· 9,912 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 152,553 ratings

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Summary: Fantastic Mr. Fox is in a tight spot. Three ruthless farmers, Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, have teamed up to capture him after he pilfers their goods. With his family trapped and danger closing in, Mr. Fox must devise an ingenious escape plan. Can his cunning outsmart their relentless pursuit, or will the farmers finally claim victory? The stakes are high, and only a truly fantastic plan can ensure survival. Dive into this thrilling tale of wit and survival, where every move could be Mr. Fox's last.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

The Farmer and the Clown

By Marla Frazee · The Farmer Books series

A baby clown and a farmer discover unexpected friendship and life lessons.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2015)Golden Kite Honor (2015)

32 pages

5.5/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,007 ratings

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Summary: A baby clown tumbles from a circus train into a farmer's solitary field. Reluctantly, the farmer takes him in, and together they embark on a day of surprising self-discovery. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, they uncover profound truths about themselves and life. This wordless tale, rich with whimsy and emotion, invites readers to explore the power of connection and the unexpected paths it can lead us down. What revelations will this day bring for the clown and the farmer?

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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016

Old MacDonald Had a Truck

By Steve Goetz, Eda Kaban (Illustrator)

This classic sing-along gets a fun update with a construction theme.

44 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

5.4/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 990 ratings

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Summary: Old MacDonald's farm isn't just about animals anymore. With a truck, excavator, and bulldozer, this lively twist on a classic song invites kids to sing along with a DIG DIG here and a SCOOP SCOOP there. As machines take center stage, colorful illustrations and playful lyrics promise endless fun. What surprises await on this bustling farm? Perfect for young readers and family story time, this tale revs up the imagination and challenges traditional roles with a delightful twist.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Winterkill

By Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

Two kids defy a deadly famine in 1930s Ukraine. Can they survive Stalin's plan?

288 pages· 59,052 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 1,414 ratings

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Summary: In 1930s Ukraine, Nyl faces starvation as Stalin's regime seizes farms, leaving his village to suffer. Alice, newly arrived from Canada, uncovers the grim truth and joins Nyl in a daring plan to save their community. As the Holodomor unfolds, their courage and unity are tested. Will they outlast the famine and oppression, or be consumed by it? This gripping tale of survival and resistance reveals the dark history of a genocide and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to fight back.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

Findus Disappears!

By Sven Nordqvist, Tara Chace (Translator) · Pettson and Findus series

A farmer's life changes with a talking kitten, but then the kitten vanishes.

32 pages

4.5 Goodreads · 1,719 ratings

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Summary: Pettson, a lonely farmer, finds unexpected joy when a kitten named Findus arrives in a box labeled 'Green Peas.' Their bond grows as Findus learns to talk, filling Pettson's days with chatter. But when silence falls over the house, Pettson faces a new challenge: Findus is missing. Can Pettson find his beloved companion, or will loneliness return? Discover the heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure in this delightful story.

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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1983

The Animal Hedge

By Paul Fleischman, Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator)

A farmer's hedge holds secrets that transform lives after a devastating drought.

48 pages· 1,286 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

4.1 Goodreads · 129 ratings

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Summary: A devoted farmer, forced to sell his beloved animals due to a harsh drought, moves with his sons to a small cottage. Heartbroken, they soon uncover a mysterious secret within their hedge. As each son trims its branches, they discover unique talents and unexpected wonders. What magic lies within the hedge, and how will it change their lives forever?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986

The Stranger

By Chris Van Allsburg

A mysterious stranger's arrival alters the weather. Is he Jack Frost?

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1986)

32 pages· 927 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

4.1 Goodreads · 3,548 ratings

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Summary: When Farmer Bailey accidentally hits a stranger with his truck, he takes him home to recover. But as the stranger heals, the weather begins to change in strange ways. Could this enigmatic man be the legendary Jack Frost? As the seasons shift unpredictably, the Baileys must uncover the truth behind their guest's mysterious connection to the elements. What secrets does he hold, and how will they affect the world around them?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

The Dust Bowl

By Allison Lassieur · You Choose: History series

Navigate the Dust Bowl's trials through choices that determine survival or demise.

112 pages

4.0 Goodreads · 129 ratings

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Summary: Step into the Dust Bowl era, where your choices shape the fate of a farmer, a migrant worker, or a government photographer. Will you find a path to survival or succumb to the harsh realities of history? Each decision you make alters the course of your journey, revealing the struggles and resilience of those who lived through this devastating time. Are you ready to choose your path and face the consequences?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2013

The Great American Dust Bowl

By Don Brown · Book #1 in the The Great American Dust Bowl series

A deadly dust storm engulfs the plains, turning day into night.

80 pages

3.9 Goodreads · 3,341 ratings

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Summary: On April 14, 1935, a monstrous dust storm ravages America's southern plains, turning the sky black and suffocating everything in its path. Trains derail, and chaos reigns as sand and dirt fall like snow. Experience the terror and resilience of those who faced the Dust Bowl's wrath in this vivid graphic novel. Will they survive the storm's fury, or will the darkness consume them?

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