We're Going to the Farm

by Nancy Streza, Adam Pryce (Illustrator)

A sing-along-story set to the cadence of The Farmer in the Dell, featuring horses, chickens and lots of farming fun! It's time to go to the farm, but what will we do there? Toddlers and preschoolers will love the rhythmic and repetitive text which can be read or sung.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

28 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2013

Reviews

[DivaDiane SM]

This book is adorable. It could've easily become a favorite with my son, but he's a little too old for quite this level of repetitiveness. He at about 2 years old he would've been all over it. Especially singing it and coupled with going through all the farm animals is very engaging. The illustrations are wonderful. Bright and fanciful but realistic enough.

[Stephanie]

Darling Little Book

My son and I love the cute lyrics and sweet pictures. And best of all singing along together! Highly recommend.

[Carla]

I love picture books with repetition or rhyme to read with my grandson. This one has repetition and can be sung to the tune Farmer in the Dell. My grandson loved it, but got a bit confused when the pattern changed. When we got the third line, there was a pattern for the first few pages then it changed. That is the only reason why I did not give this book five stars. When the dog and cat were introduced their line had the sound they make, but not for the goat, donkey or chickens. My husband grew up on a farm so we were also able to talk about that with the illustrations as well. The illustrations were bright, colourful and fun. I tried to get him to figure out what the line would be based in the illustration and he didn't do too badly. We read it a few times over as he enjoyed the song. A great addition to a family library. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via netgalley.

[Laura]

I loved this book, as the words are written to the tune of 'The Farmer in The Dell'; it makes storytelling so much more fun if you can sing the words to a well-known tune! The illustrations are fun, and done in quite an unusual way artistically, which I have not seen very often, almost as though the blocks of colour have been appliquéd - very fun! This book could definitely be read again and again and I'm sure little ones would soon come to learn the words by heart!

[Deborah]

We're going to the Farm is a play on a children's nursery song, and makes you want to Hi Ho The farm-eo We're going to the Farm! Sweet pictures, full of bright colors, easy word placement, repetitive rhyme/song cadence carries throughout the book makes this a bed time, or story time favorite. Recommend this for nursery schools, preschool, library story time, gift giving, and perfect to put in farm gift shops as well.

[Jennifer]

I really like this book. It was very easy to read to my nephew it is full of rhyming and repetition. It reminds me a lot of old McDonald's Farm with how it's written.
I would definitely recommend this book for anyone with small children. It can easily be used as a picture book or as an early reader book.

[Richelle Zirkle]

This is a cute twist on the Farmer in the Dell song. Toddlers will enjoy the sing song nature of the prose and the bright pictures depicting the content/action of the song.

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Magy]

We're Going to the Farm is a fun, animal filled book set to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell. It's prefect for animal loving toddler and preschool age children. My little guy loved the sing-song words and colorful pictures!

*A copy of this book was provided free of charge for an honest review.

[Amanda Work]

Nice twist on the Farmer in the Dell sing-song story. Good story for an interactive storytime group session with obvious movements and sounds to go along with the fun illustrations.

Great for introducing what to expect at an upcoming visit to a real farm.

[Donna Maguire]

This was a lovely fun book. I liked the images and the rhymes and can certainly see it being a firm favourite with younger ones - 5 stars from me

[Producervan]

Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ebook for review. Cute sing-along book for young children.

[Courtney]

This book was very cute and I loved the illustrations. Great rhyming throughout the book. Perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners.

* I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Ryan]

Overall, not a super fantastic book, but one that will get used frequently in story time. It’s just new words with colorful illustrations for the Farmer in the Dell.

[The Book Girl]

Review to come

[Stacie]

We're Going to the Farm is a vibrantly illustrated story that encourages children to read or sing along as they discover all the exciting things they can see and do on a farm.

My favorite aspect of the story is that it is set to the tune of Farmer in the Dell. I fondly remember singing this song as a child and because it is a simple and catchy little ditty children will be engaged to join in the fun. The children and farm animals are adorable and are sure to delight little readers.

I highly recommend picking up a copy of We're Going to the Farm.

[Barbara Ann]

Updated version of "Farmer in the Dell". Targeted for ages 0-5; simple text and rhyme makes it more appealing to toddlers. The large and bold illustrations include multicultural characters, farm animals, familiar objects and some of the sounds they make. This book would make a nice read aloud book for day care and preschool teachers or a bedtime story. Warning to adults--you may not be able to get this song out of your head!

[Charlie]

This story is set to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell, so pre-teaching this diddy might be necessary for younger readers.

This sing-along takes readers on a handful of adventures that all take place at the farm. Take your pick, it happens! Feeding chickens, petting ducks, riding the tractor, counting stars. It all happens.

This is a great picture book for youngsters who enjoy animals, farm life and activities.

[Sandra Stiles]

This is a great book to share with toddles. There is lots of repetition to keep the youngest child engaged. Another great thing about this book is that it can be sung to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell.” This is a fun way to teach children about the farm.

[Jacqueline Miller]

We're Going to the Farm

As my daughter says "I" love it!
She loved the colors and the easy reading! She even showed me the Author and the Illustrator on the back.

I recommend this book for young children 6 and under.
Wonderful night time story...Thank you Nancy Streza!

[Marie]

Very colorful and joyful book!

I loved the illustrations, and the simplicity of the story. I can't wait to read this book to all the toddlers around me!

[Stacey]

Delightful children's story with an "Old McDonald Had A Farm" twist. Charming artwork and sing-song story that will appeal to ages 6 and under.

[Jessica]

Good book

My 2 year old son always wants to keep reading. He likes the animals and the illustrations are very colorful.

[Marcella]

Good pictures and formatting for the Kindle. It's a convent way to read while out and about with baby.

[Julie Barrett]

We're Going to the Farm by Nancy Streza
Story using Old MacDonald theme that they sing about animals they will see at the farm.
Colorful children's book about animals on the farm.

[Michelle]

This version of the farmer in the dell song is a regular part of our bed time routine.
We like to point out all the details and animals in the illustrations.