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
