Little Farmer Joe

by Ian Whybrow

During the first night he has ever spent away from home, Joe helps his uncle with a sheep and her new baby lamb, and finds that comforting the animals helps lessen his own fear. 15,000 first printing.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 15, 2001

About the author

Ian Whybrow is a British writer of children's books, first published in 1989. He has written over 100 books for children, has been translated into 27 languages and is published in 28 countries. His books are humorous and range from picture books to novels, short stories and poetry.

Reviews

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely story and beautiful chalk pastel illustrations.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Joe stays on the farm while his parents visits his grandmother in the hospital. Joe was initially frightened of all the farm animals, but after he helps his Uncle Will with a very special incident, all of his fears subside, and he adapts to his surroundings.

[Ramona Cantaragiu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about a little boy who visits a farm and learns how to overcome his fear of domestic animals.

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joe is maybe 3 years old, and has to spend a couple days at his aunt and uncle's farm while his parents are with Grandma at the hospital. For the first day, he is very reserved and cautious and misses his parents. Over and over, he says "I'm not scared of..." each new experience, but always has a reason he doesn't want to get into it very much. But then, at night, one of the sheep is giving birth and Uncle Will suggests that Joe hold her and talk to her so she won't be scared. Joe helps, and feels brave and proud, and the next day is a MUCH better day.

[Rose]

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