New Arrivals at Willow Farm
by Helen Peters, illustrated by Isobel Lundie
Interest age: 6 to 8
Reading age: 7+
Published by Barrington Stoke, 2024
About this book
Willow Farm is home to siblings George and Bethan, and their parents, farmers Annie and Joe. This delightful, illustrated chapter book contains two short stories about new arrivals on the farm.
The first tale, Snowy the Sheepdog, introduces an exuberant puppy who likes to play with his sheep friends rather than herd them. However, there’s no room on the farm for pets, only working animals, so if Bethan cannot train Snowy to be a sheepdog, he’ll be rehomed.
In Cowslip the Calf, George is concerned about an orphaned calf, who is scared and lonely. Although Cowslip tries to befriend the other animals, they are unkind to her, but when a new creature arrives on the farm, the pair become firm friends.
These stories are expertly edited to ensure comprehension and accessibility, making them ideal for reluctant and dyslexic readers. The short chapters create natural reading breaks, helping to build confidence and stamina, while the black-and-white illustrations aid children’s understanding by providing a visual narrative which runs alongside the text.
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