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Welcome to Hinch Farm
The first picture book from Sunday Times bestselling author, Mrs Hinch! Change can be scary but with their family always by their side, the Hinch brothers can do anything! The Hinch brothers, Ron, Len and Henry, love their home. It's full of their toys, happy memories and their amazing Wendy house. But, today's moving day and as boxes pile up, the boys start to feel nervous. And when they get to the new house, things really don't feel right... Follow the Hinch brothers as they learn to love their new home - with a bit of help from Mum and Dad. With gorgeous illustrations by Hannah George, this picture book is a reassuring story about change, and the excitement and worries that come with it.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published February 2, 2023
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February 7, 2023
Very poorly written, no morals for children. My daughter was confused by the lack of farm story/animals/anecdotes? It seems to be about a family moving home. Not recommended for children over 2 years old - younger ones may enjoy the illustrations.
The author also refers the family dog as the children’s brother and she, as the mother. Quite disturbing and in my own 5 yo daughter’s words ‘silly and crazy’.
Overall very disappointing £13 spent.
The author also refers the family dog as the children’s brother and she, as the mother. Quite disturbing and in my own 5 yo daughter’s words ‘silly and crazy’.
Overall very disappointing £13 spent.
February 9, 2023
My little boy picked this book himself as he loves anything to do with farms. After reading the book, he was sad and confused that even though the book is called Welcome To Hinch Farm, it isn’t actually about a farm.
He wasn’t engaged with the story at all which is unusual for him as he is a complete bookworm. The illustrator is clearly very talented and that is the only saving grace. My son was very disappointed by the story. The title is very misleading.
He wasn’t engaged with the story at all which is unusual for him as he is a complete bookworm. The illustrator is clearly very talented and that is the only saving grace. My son was very disappointed by the story. The title is very misleading.
March 22, 2025
The Hinch children love their family home, until Mrs Hinch reveals that they will be moving house. The unhappy children then plan to escape back as they hate these new changes coming in. Although there are some animal illustrations throughout, the story mainly focuses on moving home and family relationships, so have this in mind if you are considering getting a copy!
April 16, 2023
I love Mrs Hinch and I can see where she’s coming from with this book as it’s about moving and it can be quite scary but it was poorly written and something about this book doesn’t make me feel confident reading to my children if I wanted to reassure them about moving.
July 21, 2023
I have to agree with the reviews about this book, the title is misleading, as the story isn't about farm animals.
September 4, 2024
Love this book, amazing for my kids.
January 16, 2026
Very sweet book about making any house a house as long as your family and loved ones are around you.
February 9, 2023
My children are 3 and 2 and love books - we read 2-3 stories every bedtime, from the classics to the new authors. My eldest loves farm animals as well, and he picked this book out in the bookstore himself because of the llamas popping up on the front cover.
The book doesn't really have anything to do with a farm (or llamas), more about a house move for a family of five (although it took me a while to figure out the dog was the third child!) with a bit of a wishy washy message about your home is where your family is.
I suppose it could help children who are struggling with a house move, but I'm not really sure what the target audience for this book is - definitely not advertised as a book to help children with change. I was looking forward to seeing the young children (and dog, apparently) interacting with their farm animals or growing some vegetables.
Not particularly relatable. Two stars.
The book doesn't really have anything to do with a farm (or llamas), more about a house move for a family of five (although it took me a while to figure out the dog was the third child!) with a bit of a wishy washy message about your home is where your family is.
I suppose it could help children who are struggling with a house move, but I'm not really sure what the target audience for this book is - definitely not advertised as a book to help children with change. I was looking forward to seeing the young children (and dog, apparently) interacting with their farm animals or growing some vegetables.
Not particularly relatable. Two stars.
February 9, 2023
My children are 3 and 2 and love books - we read 2-3 stories every bedtime, from the classics to the new authors. My eldest loves farm animals as well, and he picked this book out in the bookstore himself because of the llamas popping up on the front cover.
The book doesn't really have anything to do with a farm (or llamas), more about a house move for a family of five (although it took me a while to figure out the dog was the third child!) with a bit of a wishy washy message about your home is where your family is.
I suppose it could help children who are struggling with a house move, but I'm not really sure what the target audience for this book is - definitely not advertised as a book to help children with change. I was looking forward to seeing the young children (and dog, apparently) interacting with their farm animals or growing some vegetables.
Not particularly relatable. Two stars.
The book doesn't really have anything to do with a farm (or llamas), more about a house move for a family of five (although it took me a while to figure out the dog was the third child!) with a bit of a wishy washy message about your home is where your family is.
I suppose it could help children who are struggling with a house move, but I'm not really sure what the target audience for this book is - definitely not advertised as a book to help children with change. I was looking forward to seeing the young children (and dog, apparently) interacting with their farm animals or growing some vegetables.
Not particularly relatable. Two stars.
February 27, 2024
If you care about educating your children about real concepts that they’d realistically expect to go through/relate to, what real farms are and how to treat animals respectfully rather than humanise them, this won’t be the book for you I’m afraid.
The vast majority of children can’t relate to the whole world knowing their name and what they look like as well as where they live and having lots of money, especially in the current economic crisis. It feels like a personal project as there’s too many ‘in jokes’ aimed at the adult followers of the influencer herself (and many who clearly bought it, even without children) rather than just writing a book for the joy of reading, sharing a story and educating little ones.
Illustrations are beautiful but its sole purpose is not a picture book. I’ll be sticking to Julia Donaldson I’m afraid!
The vast majority of children can’t relate to the whole world knowing their name and what they look like as well as where they live and having lots of money, especially in the current economic crisis. It feels like a personal project as there’s too many ‘in jokes’ aimed at the adult followers of the influencer herself (and many who clearly bought it, even without children) rather than just writing a book for the joy of reading, sharing a story and educating little ones.
Illustrations are beautiful but its sole purpose is not a picture book. I’ll be sticking to Julia Donaldson I’m afraid!
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