Seasons on the Farm

In Seasons on the Farm, author Chelsea Tornetto takes readers on a rhyming journey through the seasons on a farm. In spring, buds break, sheep are sheared, babies are born, and crops are planted. In summer, farmers watch for rain and weeds, while hay is baled, and prizes are won at the fair. In fall, apples mean apple pie, grain must be stored in silos, pumpkin patches appear, and geese fly south. In winter, we turn indoors, with plenty of firewood, as snow covers the fields and provides time to mend our machinery.
In a world where many are disconnected from the rhythms and processes that create our food, this book fills a lovely void, providing young readers with an understanding of the importance of farms in their lives. Tornetto accomplishes this through delightful rhyme, which makes this a fun book to read aloud and provides back matter for those who would like to know a little more about American farming. This book would make a lovely pairing with a visit to a local farm or a trip to a local farmer’s market.