When I Visit the Farm

by Crystal Beshara

Come along for a visit to the farm where we'll meet many animal friends, breathe in the fresh clear air and find wide-open spaces where we can play...and dream. Whimsical illustrations come alive with color and texture to complement simple, joyful text. From the lamb's nuzzle to the cow's morning greeting, from the horse's velvety nose to the ducklings' playful quacks, the barnyard is brimming with possibilities to explore. Acclaimed Ontario artist Crystal Beshara was the youngest member to be elected into the Ottawa Watercolour Society and was named one of Ottawa's top three emerging artists by the Ottawa School of Art. She infuses these idyllic scenes with a sense of wonder and whimsy, drawing inspiration from her daughter's discoveries and reactions when visiting farms.

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2009

Reviews

[Megan MacDonald]

Reading this story, I felt like I was once a little girl on a farm even though I wasn't. The descriptive words used in the story create a great picture in the listeners mind and allow children to let their minds be creative. I also loved the illustrations in this story, the way that they are almost character like however they look realistic as well. This is a good, relaxing story where children can imagine being on a farm and I also appreciate the way the story ends by reminding childrne to think of what their dream is and how to imagine making their dreams come true.

[Tawni Williams]

I enjoyed the illustrations of this book the most. Not much to the story

[Terry]

Gorgeous illustrations and sweet depictions of children on a farm will encourage kids to listen along now and explore later. Go to the Reading Tub to see the review.