The Little Red Barn

Author-illustrator Kim Crumrine

Interest age: 2 to 4
Reading age: 5+

Published by Gecko Press, 2026

  • Board books
  • Early Learning

About this book

It’s bedtime on the farm and the animals need a place to sleep. Can they all fit into the little red barn? One little mouse goes in first, then two cats, three dogs, and more and more farmyard animals until finally ten sleepy cows squeeze in. But how do they all fit? The last double page spread reveals a wonderfully funny twist that shows the little red barn from a new angle, and it turns out not to be so little after all!

This is a really playful board book with recognisable farm animals and a 1-10 counting element. The illustrations are friendly and bold and there are lots of fun bedtime details to spot as the animals prepare for their night in the barn.

Equally suitable for a cosy bedtime read, a counting book or just for a bit of silly fun, this is a well-designed and quirky book that will become a new favourite for children and adults alike. 

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