Tractor Mac: Arrives at the Farm

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 17, 2015

Review

Originally published in 2007 by author Steers, these books are wonderful for your tractor-loving, farm-loving young readers. Truly a fantastic series highlighting many, many aspects of farm life.

In this first title, Sibley the horse worries about his place at Stoney Meadow Farm when bright, shiny, new Tractor Mac shows up and can do the work of ten horses. In the end, there is a place for both Sibley and Tractor Mac and the two become friends. The illustrations are bright and detailed. The animals on the farm have names and personalities and lend themselves to voices during a read-aloud. The end papers have a detailed, named illustration of the subjects of the book, in this case Sibley in the front, and Tractor Mac in the back. A wonderful addition to any library collection - once children meet Tractor Mac, they will want to hear about all of his adventures.

Overall Book Score: very good