Little Baby Learns Farm
Little Baby Learns Series
What’s inside...
Little Baby Farm is a delightful board book from Priddy Books designed to introduce young children to the world of farm animals through vibrant pictures and simple text. It not only teaches toddlers about different farm animals and their sounds, but also about crops and other elements found on a farm. The set includes a board book and 12 shaped play pieces that match images in the book and fit securely into die-cut spaces, doubling as flashcards. This interactive book helps develop fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities while teaching core vocabulary. The pieces are stored in a clamshell attached to a cased board, making it easy to carry and an ideal gift.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do you think each animal on the farm makes? Can you imitate them?
Why do you think the farmer takes care of all these animals? What does he need to do every day?
Which animal would you like to be friends with and why?
How do you think the weather affects the farm and the animals living there?
What do you think the animals do when it's nighttime on the farm?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, pause on each animal and ask your child to describe it or share a fact they know about it to build their understanding and memory.
Encourage your child to imagine being on a farm, asking them what they would see, smell, and hear to deepen their sensory connection with the book's setting.
Use a playful and interactive tone, changing your voice for different animals or characters to make the reading experience lively and engaging.
After reading, relate the story to real life by discussing your child’s experiences with animals or a farm, if any, to make the content more relatable.
End the reading session by asking your child to draw their favorite scene or animal from the book to reinforce their comprehension and encourage creativity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Responsibility
Explanation: Through engaging with the daily tasks of farm life depicted in the book, children learn about the responsibilities of caring for animals and crops.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by helping with household chores and taking care of pets, learning the importance of consistent effort and care.
Example Lesson: Developing Empathy
Explanation: As they read about the interactions between the farm animals, children learn to understand and share the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children in their interactions with friends and family, fostering a caring and understanding attitude towards others.
Example Lesson: Learning About the Source of Food
Explanation: The book provides basic knowledge on how various foods are grown and produced on the farm, connecting children to the origins of their meals.
Real-World Application: This knowledge encourages children to make healthier eating choices and appreciate the hard work that goes into food production.