Books with title Fran the Fancy Farmer

A farmer's hard work is rewarded in this eco-friendly and elegantly illustrated picture book. A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year!In the town, everyone is sleeping. But not Paul. Paul mows. Paul rakes. Paul sows. Paul draws water. And soon Paul has beautiful plants and flowers growing all around him. But one day, the water dries up. The sun beats down. Paul despairs. But thanks to his animal friends, and a bit of rain, help is on the way . . .Filled with vivid illustrations of Paul's hard work, the brilliant blooms that begin to grow, and the scorching sun that threatens to ruin his crops, The Farmer is a gentle story emphasizing the importance of perseverance-- and the value of good friends.Named to the USBBY Outstanding International Books List

The farmer is a gentle, hardworking man who loves his animals and tends his fields with strong, caring hands. When a series of disasters destroys his crops, he is forced to sell some of his cherished animals to survive until the next planting. He passionately hopes he will be able to buy back his four-legged friends after the next harvest. The illustrations are richly detailed and filled with life and emotion. Children will delight in discovering the tiny details hidden in the illustrations and finding Squeakers the Mouse in each one. This is a story of hardship and loss, but it highlights growth, joy, friendship, and forgiveness.

A fancy little girl named Fran has been planning her week-long stay on her aunt and uncle’s farm for years. She is finally old enough and very excited for her adventure. Fran packs her fanciest outfits and makes some even fancier for the occasion. During her week-long adventure on the farm, she encounters cows, goats, kittens, chickens, geese, pigs, and ponies! She learns about the hard work of caring for the animals, and the fun of riding her pony. When her week stay is finally over, she returns home a wiser woman, and with a special gift from auntie and uncle.

A series that introduces students to the lives of colonial community members in the formative years of the United States, exploring the relationship between those people and their community at large as well as aspects of their everyday lives, responsibilities and social lives as colonial Americans. Includes illustrations, photographs, accessible text, sidebars and activities.

A farmer works the soil, sacrifices sleep, and tends to his crops. He then waits on the Lord for provision of the appropriate weather. The Farmer is a parable connecting the harvest of this world with the harvest of the Kingdom of God. The Master Farmer will choose, equip, and send his workers out. "The harvest is plenty and the workers our few. You are my workers. I chose you." Will you go?

A farmer works the soil, sacrifices sleep, and tends to his crops. He then waits on the Lord for provision of the appropriate weather. The Farmer is a parable connecting the harvest of this world with the harvest of the Kingdom of God. The Master Farmer will choose, equip, and send his workers out. "The harvest is plenty and the workers our few. You are my workers. I chose you." Will you go?

"Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit...Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them." - Matthew 7:17 - 18, 20A heartwarming story about Farmer Joe and his oh-so-confused Lemon Tree. A tale about honesty and what it truly means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ!