Susie is filled with excitement as she embarks on a thrilling adventure. She is visiting a farm for the very first time, and she can’t wait! Let’s explore the farm with Susie as she feeds the goats, rides the horses, and watches the chickens lay their eggs.
Reviews
“Such a cute, upbeat, uncomplicated book! I felt like I’d taken a trip to the farm myself. If you have a wee one who’s old enough to appreciate playful words written in a rhyming manner, this would be ideal to read out loud to them while they enjoy the cheerful illustrations.
It’s Fall (at least where I am), and I could see this book being a lead-in to a child’s first outing to a farm, or perhaps a local cider mill.
Everything about it is positive and happy. It’s a short read, perfect for shorter attention spans. What a fun way to set a mood, even if it’s just to go outside in the back yard and ‘play farm’.”
– Lori Alden Holuta
ABOUT THE Author
Patrice Wilkerson is an author from Mecklenburg County, Virginia. In 2010, she published her first book, “Through It All, I’m Going to Make It.” Her writing has been featured in “Quilted Poems: An Ekphrastic Collaboration of Poets & Quilters” and “Dear God: 118 Devotional Prayers for Teens and Young Adults.” In 2023, she published her first children’s book, “My Favorite Season is Spring.” Her book won the 2023 Story Monsters Approved Award for Picture Books Fiction. Also in 2024, her book won the Royal Dragonfly Book Award for Picture Books 5 & Younger and she was a finalist for the 2024 American Writing Awards for the Children’s Picture Book category. Lastly, her book received the Five-Star Book Review Award from Litpick Book Reviews.
ABOUT THE Illustrator
Brooke Beaver, along with digital illustration, enjoys printmaking and acrylic painting. She has a BFA in Graphic Design and found a passion for illustrating whimsical stories. When she isn't illustrating, she's painting, watching baking shows, and reading books.
Past books Patrice Wilkerson
My Favorite Season is Spring
My Favorite Season is Spring is a beautifully illustrated picture book which every child will love. Through rhythm and rhyme, take a fun and exciting journey with little Susie as she describes her favorite season. She finds so many fun things to do and she loves the outdoors, and you will too! Great engaging teaching tool for children.
Reviews
My Favorite Season is Spring, written by Patrice Wilkerson and illustrated by Brooke Beaver, tells the story of a little girl named Susie who wakes up to a buzzing bee and other signs of spring outside her bedroom window.
When she arrives at school, her teacher writes the names of the seasons on the board and asks students to share which is their favorite and why. Susie raises her hand to share that her favorite season is spring.
She describes her love for fresh air, blooming flowers, and a bright sun to her classmates. She then celebrates her favorite springtime activities, like kicking balls, flying kites, lying in the grass, and chasing butterflies.
The story ends with Susie back at home, watching and listening to birds as they sing outside her window, "Beautiful songs of spring."
I appreciated the gratitude Susie expressed for simple pleasures throughout this book. In a world dominated by television and video games, the story encouraged young readers (and listeners) to notice and appreciate things like fresh air and a warm, sunny day.
She also described deeply enjoying outdoor activities like flying a kite and watching clouds in the sky. Her example encourages these activities in young children in a natural way, inspiring them to explore nature and move their bodies.
Also, as a parent, I always enjoy a sweet, quick read! With just one sentence per page, this book rings in at 158 words total. This story length offers parents the perfect opportunity to connect with their children for just a few minutes on even the busiest day.
Overall, this is a positive and sweet story small children are sure to enjoy.
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