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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1979
Ox-Cart Man
By Donald Hall, Barbara Cooney (Illustrator)
A New Englander journeys to market, selling goods and returning home, repeating life's seasonal cycle.
40 pages· 656 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Summary: In 19th-century New England, a farmer embarks on a seasonal journey, packing his oxcart with family-made goods. As he travels to Portsmouth Market, he sells each item, even his cherished ox, to provide for his family. With pockets full of coins, he buys essentials and returns home, ready to begin the cycle anew. What drives this timeless rhythm, and what does it reveal about life and change?
