The hundred-year barn / words by Patricia MacLachlan ; illustrations by Kenard Pak.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0062687735
- ISBN: 9780062687739
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- 620L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.7 0.5 504882.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Barns > Juvenile fiction.
Families > Juvenile fiction.
Farms > Juvenile fiction. - Genre:
- Coming-of-age fiction
Fiction.
Picture books.
Available copies
- 45 of 50 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 50 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | E MAC (Text) | 30229101155744 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
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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. 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.
