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The hundred-year barn  Cover Image Book Book

The hundred-year barn / words by Patricia MacLachlan ; illustrations by Kenard Pak.

Summary:

One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home-a place to play with friends and farm animals alike. As seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again. The barn has stood for one hundred years, and it will stand for a hundred more: a symbol of peace, stability, caring and community.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0062687735
  • ISBN: 9780062687739
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, 2019.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 21.99
Subject: Barns > Juvenile fiction.
Farm life > Juvenile fiction.
Families > Juvenile fiction.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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  • Baker & Taylor
    A little boy who helps during the construction of a red barn on his family's land recalls his life as he and the barn grow older together.
  • Baker & Taylor
    A timeless celebration of generations of family life features a little boy who helps during the construction of a red barn, which becomes a symbol of ancestry, community and peace for more than a century. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
  • Baker & Taylor
    "Invites readers into the rhythms of the small family farm and important moments, small and great, over a century of its life"--
  • HARPERCOLL

    Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan's poignant text and award-winning artist Kenard Pak's gentle and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home.

    One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home'a place to play with friends and farm animals alike.

    As seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again. The barn has stood for one hundred years, and it will stand for a hundred more: a symbol of peace, stability, caring and community.

    In this joyful celebration generations of family and their tender connection to the barn, Newbery Medal'winning author Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Kenard Pak spin a tender and timeless story about the simple moments that make up a lifetime.

    This beautiful picture book is perfect for young children who are curious about history and farm life.

    * Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (2020) *

  • HARPERCOLL

    Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan’s poignant text and award-winning artist Kenard Pak’s gentle and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home.

    One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home—a place to play with friends and farm animals alike.

    As seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again. The barn has stood for one hundred years, and it will stand for a hundred more: a symbol of peace, stability, caring and community.

    In this joyful celebration generations of family and their tender connection to the barn, Newbery Medal–winning author Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Kenard Pak spin a tender and timeless story about the simple moments that make up a lifetime.

    This beautiful picture book is perfect for young children who are curious about history and farm life.

    * Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (2020) *


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