I don’t remember where I first discovered Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares For Winter, but I knew it was a story I wanted to add to my picture book library and share with my readers. Written by Eugenie Doyle and illustrated by Becca Stadtlander, it is about a farm family preparing for winter.
It is cozy in so many ways and a natural addition to Homeschooling with Cozy Books.
Sleep Tight Farm
The December days shorten and darken.
We are busy putting the farm to bed.
So begins Sleep Tight Farm, a delightful book about one family’s preparations around their farm as winter approaches with snow that will blanket the land.
The story traces their actions in December as they put the finishing touches on the work they’ve done the previous spring, summer, and fall. Caring for crops, chopping wood, preparing the chicken coop, and taking care of the bee hives are all part of getting the farm ready for winter.
Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares for Winter
The illustrations are inviting with a charm of their own. This is a wonderful story for families who long to move to their own little spot in the country or who simply enjoy wholesome books about rural and farm life.
Definitely worth adding to your collection of cozy homeschooling books!
Homeschooling Ideas
Home Economics – The story mentions many fruits and vegetables. Choose one you’ve never eaten and try it!
Poetry – Read and discuss the poem “Winter Blanket” by Ada L. Wine and how it applies to this story.
Venn Diagram – Use the Fall and Winter Venn Diagram to compare their farm in each season. What is the same? What is different?
Writing – Use the Cozy Winter Home Writing Pages for creative writing, narration, or some other writing project.
Fun Facts – Learn more about farms with the Farm Fun Fact Cards.
Math – Practice putting numbers in order with puzzles featuring a candle, a snowy window, a pig, or a rooster.
Copywork – Use the Farm Copywork to practice handwriting. It includes three version in both print and cursive so there is something for every child working on handwriting.
Word Search – Complete the Winter Word Search that is full of words that apply to this family and farm.
Free A Savior is Born Word Search Printable
This looks like the perfect cosy book. I love the cover and the title says it all. I hope that you are enjoying a cosy January. Homespun Hugs ♥ Teri
Hi Teri,
It is a sweet and cozy book I know many families will enjoy. We are tucked in here, staying warm now that it has turned very cold and winter like!
Have a good day!
Sallie