I just found out where my
parents are going to take us this weekend, and it all stems from a book Margo
found at pre-school. Eggbert’s Christmas
at the Farm by Laura Ann Smith McFarland is a children’s picture book about an attraction
at Devitt’s Farm in Hudson Valley, New
York.
This fun holiday story has Zoe visiting the farm for the first time. She
has an ornament of Eggbert with her, which her mom got when she was a little
girl. After all that Zoe has heard about Eggbert, she's excited and nervous to
meet him. Readers go through a tour of Devitt’s Farm and we get to see
the animals and décor that make this a memorable holiday stop. Family traditions are important, and they’re
something you can look forward to every year. I think after my family visits
and my sister gets to experience the magic of Eggbert, this is a
local farm that we’ll be visiting for many years to come!
I enjoyed this book! I
had a blast reading it to Margo, and we both loved looking at all the details
in the pictures. I'm definitely curious
about Eggbert. In the book he talks, and I'm not sure if he talks in real life
too- but I am curious to find out. Margo
has been walking around, calling out, “Eggbert!” so I think she is ready to meet
him. Plus, we both love farm animals, so it't sure to be a highlight
of our holiday season.
Have any of you read Eggbert’s Christmas at the Farm? Have
you visited Devitt’s Farm in New
Windsor, New York and met Eggbert in person? Do you have a special holiday
tradition that you make sure to do each year?
Stop by this Saturday for an interview with the author, Laura Ann Smith. We'll also be hosting a fabulous holiday giveaway for an autographed copy of Eggbert’s Christmas on the Farm, along with a classic Eggbert ornament. ; )
Happy reading!
~ F
Sounds like a great book, have fun visiting the place in real life, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteValerie- Always fun to visit local farms. :) ~F
DeleteThis looks like fun. I love the illustrations.
ReplyDeleteKimberly- The illustrations are very kid friendly.:) ~F
DeleteLove this book. I love the ilustrations!! xo
ReplyDeleteGloria- So glad you enjoyed it! :) ~F
DeleteSure sounds like a fun one. Even better when one can go visit.
ReplyDeletePat- Agreed! Fun to read a book about a place and character you can actually visit. :) ~F
DeleteThat does sound like fun. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteConnie- Thanks! :) ~F
DeleteI love the way that book looks! It sounds like the perfect Christmas book!
ReplyDeletePatty- It is a fun book for Christmas and even better because we can visit the farm in real life. :) ~F
DeleteI haven't read it but it does look fun.
ReplyDeleteMary- It is about a local farm and character, so it was new to us too. :) ~F
DeleteLooks great! I wish I still had kids young enough for picture books... Guess I'll have to wait to be a grandma.
ReplyDeleteKate- Picture books are a ton of fun. :) ~F
DeleteWhat fun.
ReplyDeleteMy family traditions involve looking at the lights (usually on Christmas Eve) and making a huge bowl of fruit salad (Christmas here is HOT).
EC- I always love driving around and looking at lights. Fruit salad on a hot Christmas sounds good. :) ~F
DeleteI’ve not read Eggbert’s Christmas at the Farm but now that I know it has a little girl called Zoe in it I will be looking for a copy. I love buying books for my granddaughters, and they love anything with their names in – so Zoe and Lilly books are always high on my wants lists.
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the farm!
Barbara- I would love to find books with my name in them too. How fun! Maybe you will win a copy and you can share it with Zoe. :) ~F
DeleteHave fun.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend.
All the best Jan
Thanks, Jan! :) ~F
DeleteSounds like a wonderful place to visit for the holidays. I'm not familiar with the farm or the book, but they both look charming. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteBrenda- The book was new to us and introduced us to the farm. Always fun to visit local attractions. :) ~F
DeleteThis book looks adorable :D So glad you loved it a bunch. Lovely review sweetie. <3 Thank you for sharing about it :)
ReplyDeleteCarina- So glad you enjoyed it. :) ~F
DeleteHeidi- They really are so pretty. :) ~F
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun book! The farm looks great!
ReplyDeleteMagic Love Crow- The farm is awesome! :) ~F
DeleteIt's going to be such a cool experience to read about something and then be able to go to that place and see what it is really like for yourself. I hope you'll enjoy your holiday and trip ;)
ReplyDeleteOlivia- Savannah- Definitely a lot of fun to get to visit a place we had only read about. So happy to have heard about this farm and tradition. :) ~F
DeleteOh how fun! Looks like a cute read :)
ReplyDeleteAnna- It is! :)
Delete