Books About Farming · 73 titles considered

The Best Farming Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about farming? 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.

The Red Pencil
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Farming

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

The Red Pencil

By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Shane W. Evans (Illustrator)

A young girl flees her ravaged village, finding hope in a red pencil.

336 pages· 20,420 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 7,473 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

The Old Truck

An old truck and a girl's dreams revive a farm.

48 pages· 90 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,628 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2022

Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long

A group of trucks work together to help with the changing seasons on a farm, from planting seeds to harvesting crops to taking care of animals.

48 pages· 647 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 443 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1971

The First Four Years

A young woman navigates marriage, motherhood, and farming in the late 19th century American Midwest.

134 pages· 24,277 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 45,795 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1933

Farmer Boy

A young farmer dreams of owning a horse, facing challenges and responsibilities on a New York farm.

384 pages· 57,070 words· Est. 8 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 76,696 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

I Am Farmer

A gardener's dream turns into a nation's hope for clean water and lush gardens.

32 pages· 1,307 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 354 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2001

The Little Red Hen

A hen bakes bread while her friends refuse to help. Will they share the reward?

32 pages· 857 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 77 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Alice's Farm

A rabbit teams up with predators to save her farm from developers.

368 pages· 100,642 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 372 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

If I Ran the Horse Show

Discover the wonders of horses with the Cat in the Hat at a thrilling horse show.

48 pages· 1,051 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 174 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1995

The Pumpkin Patch Parable

A farmer transforms a pumpkin into a beacon of joy, revealing God's renewing love.

26 pages· 897 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 517 ratings
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Farming Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about farming for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Thank a Farmer

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Discover the journey of everyday essentials from farm to table and the hands that make it possible.

The Jolly Barnyard

Ages 3–7 · 1950

Animals plan surprises for Farmer Brown's birthday.

The Little Red Hen

Ages 4–8 · 2006

A hardworking hen faces lazy neighbors in a timeless fable with a twist.

Sleep Tight Farm

Ages 2–5 · 2016

A family prepares their farm for winter's rest after a year of growth and harvest.

County Fair

Ages 4–8 · 1997

A county fair holds surprises and a special pumpkin contest for a young boy.

From Seed to Pumpkin

Ages 4–8 · 2004

Discover how a tiny seed transforms into a pumpkin with engaging activities.

The Donkey Egg

Ages 4–7 · 2019

Bear buys a mysterious egg, but what hatches isn't what he expects.

The Berenstain Bears Down on the Farm

Ages 4–8 · 1987

The Bear family discovers the fun in farm life with Farmer Ben.

Tops & Bottoms

Ages 4–7 · 1995

A lazy bear and a clever hare become unlikely business partners in a series of agricultural ventures.

No Small Potatoes

Ages 4–8 · 2018

From slavery to potato empire, one man's journey defies the odds.

The Runaway Pumpkin

2003

A runaway pumpkin leads to a wild Halloween chase.

The Vegetables We Eat

Ages 4–8 · 2007

Discover the colorful world of vegetables and their journey from farm to table.

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Farming Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about farming for developing and independent readers.

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The Golden Hour

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A high school student returns from spring break to a school recovering from a traumatic event and finds grounding through photography, friendship, and a calf named Daisy.

Winterkill

Ages 8–12 · 2022

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

Farmer Boy Days

Ages 7–10 · 1998

A young boy dreams of owning a colt while working hard on his family's farm.

The Good Master
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The Good Master

Ages 9–12 · 1935

A summer on the Hungarian plains turns thrilling with unexpected adventures and dangers.

The Omnivore's Dilemma

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Explore how food choices impact health and longevity worldwide.

Ponies

Ages 5–8 · 2011

Discover the enchanting world of ponies from birth to gracefulness.

A Long Road on a Short Day

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A boy's first trading trip with his father leads to unexpected gains.

Mustang in the Mist
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Mustang in the Mist

Ages 8–12 · 2005

A girl's chance encounter with a new line-dancing class leads her to a hidden world of mustang horses, a pop star's music video, and the responsibility of caring for animals in need.

Skylark

Ages 6–10 · 1994

A family struggles to survive on their farm during a severe drought

The Stuffed Bear Mystery
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The Stuffed Bear Mystery

Ages 7–10 · 2002

A rare teddy bear vanishes. Can the Aldens solve the mystery before it's too late?

Room One

Ages 8–11 · 2006

A boy sees a face in an empty house, linking it to his school's uncertain future.

The Year of the Panda

Ages 8–12 · 1990

A boy's farm faces mysterious threats as a rare panda appears, hinting at hidden secrets.

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