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The Best Farms Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about farms? 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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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Fortune's Magic Farm

By Suzanne Selfors

A girl inherits a magical farm and must choose between two worlds.

304 pages· 54,880 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 885 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1932

Little House in the Big Woods

A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.

238 pages· 33,170 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 290,632 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1952

Charlotte's Web

A pig befriends a spider who devises a plan to save his life from slaughter.

184 pages· 32,307 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,091,994 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1997

Out of the Dust

A girl seeks solace amidst dust storms and personal tragedy.

Newbery Medal (1998)
227 pages· 19,706 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 80,574 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Where the Watermelons Grow

A girl seeks magic honey to heal her mother's mind, but discovers the true cure lies within her own heart.

256 pages· 51,447 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,004 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Small Spaces

A ghost story becomes real as Ollie races against time to escape a sinister specter.

216 pages· 43,944 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 30,617 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1938

The Yearling

A boy's journey through the wilds of Florida tests his courage and beliefs.

473 pages· 128,886 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 31,002 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

Kenny & the Dragon

A boy must save his dragon friend from a village's deadly misunderstanding.

151 pages· 21,192 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,017 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2000

Esperanza Rising

A privileged girl must adapt to harsh labor camp life during the Great Depression.

262 pages· 41,873 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 117,490 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013

The Thing About Luck

By Cynthia Kadohata, Julia Kuo (Illustrator)

Summer must change her family's luck to save them during a challenging harvest season.

270 pages· 48,300 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 5,378 ratings
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Farms Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about farms for the youngest readers and listeners.

Little Blue Truck

Ages 0–3 · 2008

A little truck helps a big dump truck get unstuck from the mud.

Farm Baby

Ages 0–3 · 2025

Giddy Up, Li'l Buckaroos!

Ages 1–4 · 2011

A young buckaroo and his dog ride through a day of adventure and fun.

We're Going to the Farmers' Market

Ages 1–3 · 2014

Explore a vibrant farmers' market and create a feast from fresh finds.

Tiny Farm

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Explore a tiny world with each page turn, ending at home.

Animal Noises

Ages 1–4 · 2016

Discover a day of farm animal sounds from dawn to dusk.

Barnyard Dance!

Ages 0–4 · 1993

Join a lively barnyard dance with twirling pigs and fiddle-playing cows.

Leah's Pony

Ages 4–8 · 1996

A girl and her pony face a drought threatening their family farm.

Big Bug

Ages 1–4 · 2014

Explore the world of scale, where big becomes little with every page turn.

Night Night, Farm

Ages 0–4 · 2016

Farm animals in pajamas say goodnight to their world and God.

Tough Chicks

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Three chicks defy farm expectations, proving they're more than just cute.

Big Red Barn

Ages 2–3 · 1956

Experience a day on the farm as animals play and rest from dawn to dusk.

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Farms Picture Books

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

Chicks!

Ages 4–6 · 2013

A family raises chickens from chicks.

Farm Dog Martha

Ages 4–7 · 2010

A city dog faces farm life challenges and a lurking coyote threat.

Christmas Day in the Morning

Ages 4–8 · 1955

A boy seeks the perfect Christmas gift for his father without spending money.

Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A sheep befriends a sheep dog and helps him improve his sheep-watching skills, only to discover that she is the only sheep around.

All the Places to Love

Ages 4–8 · 1994

A child discovers and shares the beauty of love and family with a new sibling.

Fanny's Dream

Ages 5–8 · 1996

A farm girl dreams of a prince, but destiny has other plans.

The Old Truck

Ages 3–5 · 2020

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

Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long

Ages 3–6 · 2022

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.

Blue Chicken

Ages 3–5 · 2011

A chicken's attempt to help turns the farmyard blue.

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

Ages 3–8 · 1999

A farmer's cows and hens go on strike to demand better working conditions.

Old MacDonald Had a Truck

Ages 3–6 · 2016

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

Logan Pryce Makes a Mess

Ages 5–9 · 2015

A boy's eagerness risks his father's new job. Can he fix his mistake?

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Farms Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about farms for developing and independent readers.

How I Live Now

Ages 14–18 · 2004

A girl and her cousins navigate a war-torn world, forging bonds amidst chaos and isolation.

A Day No Pigs Would Die

Ages 12–15 · 1972

A boy faces life's harsh realities on a Shaker farm.

Little House on the Prairie

Ages 8–12 · 1935

A pioneer family faces unexpected challenges on the Kansas prairie.

Long Road to the Circus

Ages 9–12 · 2021

A girl discovers ostrich riding could be her escape from farm life.

A Piglet Called Truffle

Ages 7–9 · 2020

A young girl secretly rescues a neglected piglet. Will her plan succeed?

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Chirp

Ages 10–13 · 2020

A girl uncovers a mystery threatening her grandmother's farm while confronting her own hidden secret.

A Little House Sampler

Ages 8–12 · 1988

Discover untold stories that inspired the Little House series, revealing frontier life through Laura and Rose's eyes.

Trapped in Hitler's Web

Ages 8–12 · 2020

In WWII, Maria must protect her friend Nathan while hiding in Nazi Austria.

Muddy Paws

Ages 6–8 · 2008

A young girl befriends a magical puppy who is on the run from an evil wolf.

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The Heart of a Warrior

Ages 8–12 · 2010

Ravenpaw must fight to reclaim his invaded home or lose it forever.

The Whole Sky

Ages 10–12 · 2017

A young horse whisperer races to uncover the mystery behind dying foals.

Pixie Pushes On

Ages 10–14 · 2020

A girl finds hope and friendship on a farm after her sister's polio diagnosis.

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