Review by dhomespot -- Farmer Beau's Farm

[dhomespot]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Farmer Beau's Farm" by Kathleen Geiger.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Farmer Beau’s Farm by Kathleen Geiger is a children’s book that will delight our youngest generation. The pictures in the book will serve to help bring the book alive in their imaginations while teach them good morals to live by.

Farmer Beau and his wife Bamma are unexpectedly surprised to find six kittens on their farm. They are eager to take them on and take care of them. When some of the kittens decide to leave, they become heartbroken until they realize that one of the kittens has decided to stay.

With characters like Kailey Kitten, Sammy Bunny, and Malissa Giraffe, this book will show children how it is a good thing to accept and be friends with those that may be different from you. Malissa was scared at being in a new place and suffered from hurt feelings when she felt like they were making fun of her. Once Kailey and Sammy realized this, they were quick to make amends and become the best of friends.

I think there are a couple of different ways to look at the “hidden” meaning in this book. You could look at it as the differences and order of siblings and the role they play. Kailey would be the oldest, so she would be used to having the parents' attention and possibly lonely for someone to play with. Sammy would be the baby, until Malissa comes that is. You can see the fear and jealousy that Sammy and Kailey suffer from when they first see the preparations for Malissa. They are mean, at first, until they see her cry. Malissa is now the baby and just wanting to fit in.

The second way to look at this story is to look at it as a mixed family. I have a friend that has adopted 5 children. They are not only different sexes, they are also different races. That is what this book reminds me of, that we should embrace the differences. Our differences are usually what makes a friendship so enjoyable. I think this is what Kailey, Sammy and Malissa realized.

I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. Even though it is a short story, it packs a powerful and meaningful punch. I would recommend this book to anyone that has small children so that they can begin to learn to embrace differences at an early age. My grandchildren loved the story and the pictures so much, I may have to see if I can get a print version now.

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[Sanju Lali]

Cute story of cat and farmer family which children definitely love to read or hear about. I feel even adults will be amused with the story.

[GPM]

It is a powerful book for children.