A Horse Called Farmer
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A Horse Called Farmer
By Peter Cumming
On a recent Sunday morning I awoke just in time to catch the sound of Stompin’ Tom Connors’ A Little Horse Called Farmer. I’d never heard the song before but sure enough it was the same story as my children’s well-loved book A Horse Called Farmer written by Peter Cumming – a simple little paperback with plain and poignant (pencil on illustration board) art by P. John Burden. The illustrations include (importantly) a map of the Magdeline Islands which my children used to meticulously trace Farmer’s brave and difficult journey from one end of the Islands to the other – back to his old home and the children there who loved him. Following the scents on the fresh summer breezes, running overland and even swimming a dangerous channel, Farmer miraculously covers the distance that lay between him and those he loves.
That Farmer’s journey is based on a well-known true story carries weight with readers of all ages, as is often the case. This is a little book well worth a place on your own bookshelf; it also makes a lovely gift from our region. In French, it’s available as Cheval des Iles.
ISBN:0590717472
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A Note From Mrs. Buttons...
Over the years I have immensely enjoyed many wonderful stories with children at my work and at home. I am pleased to have the opportunity to share here some of the favorites from my bookshelf. Most of my reading/gift recommendations will be for books still readily available; from time to time, however, I will highlight a "backyard treasure" - a book that should be snapped up should you have the great good luck to see it in a yard sale!
I, by the way, concur with C. S. Lewis and George MacDonald that a "good children's book" is one that can be enjoyed at age three or fifty-three.
