A ome In The Barn

Reviewed by: Connie Smith - Breakwater School, Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 12, 2018

Review

This is a picture book by Margaret Wise Brown about the many animals and small creatures who move into the a big warm barn when the weather outside turns chilly and blustery. One by one, a variety of animals and small creatures come in from the cold to the warmth and shelter of the big red barn. The blustery wind is conveyed to the reader by bending grasses and drifting leaves, while the barn, in contrast is painted a warm, inviting red. It all speaks of coziness and safety along with the beautifully depicted camaraderie of the animals. The illustrations were drawn by Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney while the text was written by the beloved Margaret Wise Brown. Margaret has great expertice in showing us the world through a child's experience and perspective. Other classics written by Margaret Wise Brown are "The Runaway Bunny," and "Goodnight, Moon." A great book for little ones as the weather turns cooler or when learning about farm animals in general.

Overall Book Score: excellent