Old Manhattan Has Some Farms
  • Published: 15 April 2017
  • ISBN: 9781580895736
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 28
  • RRP: $16.99

Old Manhattan Has Some Farms

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Hardback
15 Aug 2014
Board Book
15 Apr 2017
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This clever spin on "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" introduces young children to the joys of urban farming.

A clever new spin on "Old MacDonald," this fun book explores the popular trend of urban farming. From rooftop farms and gardens on Manhattan high rises to neighborhood gardens in empty lots in Atlanta to hydroponic gardens in Seattle, growing food locally has become an important part of city-dwelling life.

Set to the tune of the popular children's song, this bouncy rhyming text will get everyone reading (or singing) out loud. If you're not comfortable singing aloud, download the free recording of the song created by popular children's performer Caspar Babypants (aka Chris Ballew, lead singer and songwriter for the band The Presidents of the United States of America). Six North American cities are highlighted, but included in the back matter are tips and tricks on how to alter the text so you can sing about your own hometown gardens.

Back matter also includes more information about the different types of gardens introduced, additional resources, and the sheet music for the song.
  • Published: 15 April 2017
  • ISBN: 9781580895736
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 28
  • RRP: $16.99
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About the author

Susan Lendroth

SUSAN LENDROTH has had a lifelong fascination with history. The seaside setting of OCEAN WIDE, OCEAN DEEP, which follows her first picturebook, WHY EXPLORE?, also pays homage to her love of the ocean. When she's not working on picturebooks, Susan writes essays and freelance travel articles for a variety of magazines and newspapers. She lives in Southern California with her daughter.

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Praise for Old Manhattan Has Some Farms

Praise for Old Manhattan Has Some Farms
"The verses flow easily and follow the song's pattern in aabb rhyme while managing to include such words as 'radicchio' and 'arugula' without missing a beat. The visual experience matches the text beautifully."--Kirkus Reviews

"Old Manhattan will make a great addition to most collections and should encourage children to create verses for their own communities."--School Library Journal

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