Brittany Pennington
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Paperback
(Independently published Jan. 8, 2019)
#1 New Release in Children's Farm Animal Books, January 2019
Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O
and on this farm SHE had a ....
Who lives on Old MacDonald’s farm? Meet the animals in this updated classic from Empower Stories. Plus… a new ending that babies and toddlers love! Recommended for ages 0-6. Research shows that reading and rereading familiar songs and stories supports literacy development for young children. This story features rhyme and repetition that help young children learn to read, and ELEVEN sight words that children learn in Kindergarten. The text in books by Empower Stories matches the font teachers use to teach children to read.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm is an Updated Classic from Empower Stories.
Let’s Bust Stereotypes!
• Picture books feature nearly two times more male characters than female characters.
• Girls are more likely than boys to be shown indoors rather than outdoors.
• Women are typically shown at home or in stereotypical occupations.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm features a female main character who is shown outside working as a farmer.
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A Message from the Author
As an educational psychologist, a former teacher, and a mom, I understand how gender bias in books affects children. I created Empower Stories to challenge stereotypes and empower young readers. Join the movement! Find out more at http://www.empowerstories.com.
-Brittany Pennington
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Praise for Empower Stories
“Simple but revolutionary... Old MacDonald Had a Farm fills a critical gap in children’s literature by telling a traditional story in a stereotype-defying way. Engaging, inclusive, and empowering, Brittany Pennington invites all children to imagine themselves on the farm. Empower Stories hold a special place on on my bookshelves and in my own toddlers' hands.”
-Dr. Jessica Simacek, PhD, Education Researcher, University of Minnesota
“I feel so fortunate to have discovered Empower Stories! As an early elementary educator, I feel passionate about exposing my students to stories that fight against stereotypical and inaccurate depictions of what it means to be a boy or a girl in our world today. Girls and boys can be strong, smart, confident, and courageous, just as much as they can be helpful and compassionate.”
-Christy Austin
“As a mom of two little ones, I work hard to deflate the gender stereotypes that are so often seen in books, the media and children’s toys. Old MacDonald had a Farm from Empower Stories has helped to do just this. With my oldest, we have discussed the differences between the traditional song and this book. Both of my kids enjoy the fun and vibrant artwork. We look forward to reading more like it. ”
-Gina Braun
Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O
and on this farm SHE had a ....
Who lives on Old MacDonald’s farm? Meet the animals in this updated classic from Empower Stories. Plus… a new ending that babies and toddlers love! Recommended for ages 0-6. Research shows that reading and rereading familiar songs and stories supports literacy development for young children. This story features rhyme and repetition that help young children learn to read, and ELEVEN sight words that children learn in Kindergarten. The text in books by Empower Stories matches the font teachers use to teach children to read.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm is an Updated Classic from Empower Stories.
Let’s Bust Stereotypes!
• Picture books feature nearly two times more male characters than female characters.
• Girls are more likely than boys to be shown indoors rather than outdoors.
• Women are typically shown at home or in stereotypical occupations.
Old MacDonald Had a Farm features a female main character who is shown outside working as a farmer.
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A Message from the Author
As an educational psychologist, a former teacher, and a mom, I understand how gender bias in books affects children. I created Empower Stories to challenge stereotypes and empower young readers. Join the movement! Find out more at http://www.empowerstories.com.
-Brittany Pennington
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Praise for Empower Stories
“Simple but revolutionary... Old MacDonald Had a Farm fills a critical gap in children’s literature by telling a traditional story in a stereotype-defying way. Engaging, inclusive, and empowering, Brittany Pennington invites all children to imagine themselves on the farm. Empower Stories hold a special place on on my bookshelves and in my own toddlers' hands.”
-Dr. Jessica Simacek, PhD, Education Researcher, University of Minnesota
“I feel so fortunate to have discovered Empower Stories! As an early elementary educator, I feel passionate about exposing my students to stories that fight against stereotypical and inaccurate depictions of what it means to be a boy or a girl in our world today. Girls and boys can be strong, smart, confident, and courageous, just as much as they can be helpful and compassionate.”
-Christy Austin
“As a mom of two little ones, I work hard to deflate the gender stereotypes that are so often seen in books, the media and children’s toys. Old MacDonald had a Farm from Empower Stories has helped to do just this. With my oldest, we have discussed the differences between the traditional song and this book. Both of my kids enjoy the fun and vibrant artwork. We look forward to reading more like it. ”
-Gina Braun
- ISBN
- 1731226675 / 9781731226679
- Pages
- 27
- Weight
- 3.68 oz.
- Dimensions
- 8.5 x 0.07 in.