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The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer
Fans of Erin and Philip C. Stead's books will instantly love this quirky barnyard trio's magical quest to bring the sunrise, in the style of their previous animal books A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Bear Has a Story to Tell.
A mule,
A milk cow,
A miniature horse,
Standing in a barn door,
Waiting for the sun to rise.
As this trio rests in their comfortable barn, a realization slowly dawns on them. . . the sun is late to rise.
After consulting barn owl (who always knows what to do), they take Rooster and set off on an epic journey further than they've ever gone before; through the acre of tall corn, past the sleeping giant, all the way to the edge of the world.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Book Details
- Publisher: Neal Porter Books
- Publish Date: Nov 29th, 2022
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.89in - 9.62in - 0.43in - 0.82lb
- EAN: 9780823444281
- Recommended age: 04-08
- Categories: • Animals - Farm Animals• Social Themes - Friendship• Fairy Tales & Folklore - General
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What people are saying
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#PictureBook #ReviewoftheWeek THE SUN IS LATE AND SO IS THE FARMER by Philip C. Stead; illus. by Erin E. Stead (@NealPorterBooks/@HolidayHouseBks): "The gentle text leaves space for child listeners to ponder their own dreamscapes." https://t.co/V3YQwnTMni https://t.co/yCrGzJOKWn
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Praise for this book
★ "Beautifully illustrated. . . . An endearing new folktale from the Caldecott-winning duo."--Booklist, Starred Review
★ "Waste no time in adding this gem to the storytime shelf."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"The gentle text . . . leaves space for child listeners to ponder their own dreamscapes. The illustrations . . . contribute moments of subtle humor. . . ."--The Horn Book
"The lulling cadence and gentle, folkloric tone make this an easy pick for bedtime, and Erin Stead's familiar art style underscores that feel with soft dapples, slim linework, and muted tones."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"A gently comic telling that appreciates creatures' gentle ways and offers a quiet reminder about perceptions' ability to mislead."--Publishers Weekly
"Kid lit has picked up another memorable animal trio with The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer . . . . Readers of this disarming and dear picture book will relish being miles ahead of the trio at its center: barnyard animals who are convinced that the sun is worrisomely overdue for its entrance."--Shelf Awareness
What people are saying
Independent, opinionated, and stylish: essential multimedia publications for everyone who cares about children's and young adult literature.
#PictureBook #ReviewoftheWeek THE SUN IS LATE AND SO IS THE FARMER by Philip C. Stead; illus. by Erin E. Stead (@NealPorterBooks/@HolidayHouseBks): "The gentle text leaves space for child listeners to ponder their own dreamscapes." https://t.co/V3YQwnTMni https://t.co/yCrGzJOKWn
A free e-newsletter from Publishers Weekly that reports on children's and YA books. Subscribe here: https://t.co/hs0TD8Mpw1
Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead’s “reverent” picture book THE SUN IS LATE AND SO IS THE FARMER offers a “quiet reminder about perceptions’ ability to mislead” https://t.co/I98buGkjQD