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    Little Farmer Big Dreams by Thomas P. Clemmens — Dedicated Review

    Luisa LaFleurBy Luisa LaFleur3 Mins Read Author Showcase
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    By Luisa LafLeur, The Children’s Book Review
    Published: March 29, 2013

    LittleFarmerBigDreamsLittle Farmer Big Dreams

    By Thomas P. Clemmens; Illustrated by Sarah Ann LoCascio

    Paperback: 24 pages

    Age Range: 4-8

    Publisher: CreateSpace (February 9, 2013)

    What to expect: Spring, Gardening, Nature, Family,

    After a long, cold winter the first signs of spring bring a sense of awakening and new beginnings. Tulip buds begin to poke out of the ground, the temperature starts to rise ever so slightly, the days get longer and the sun seems to shine a little brighter. And yet, the days between the end of winter and the beginning of spring can be so temperamental—just when it seems like spring has arrived a cold front moves in to remind you that winter will have its last laugh. It is during these changeable days that we’re introduced to young Tom, an adventurous boy with a dream.

    “As I reach the middle of the field, I notice that the warm, moist air smells faintly of something blooming, perhaps some daffodils that I can’t see…The entire world seems to be coming back to life, and I am filled with a sense of excitement and wonder.”

    Little Farmer Big Dreams is an endearing tale about Tom’s love of nature and his quest to grow the “most humongous pumpkins ever.” Tom’s parents are quite happy to have his help planting their vegetable garden but they aren’t that keen on having his pumpkin vines crowd out the other plants. In a compromise, Tom agrees to grow smaller pumpkins if he can also grow some potatoes. Tom’s dreams of growing large pumpkins may have to take a backseat to his newfound interest in potatoes but in the process, he learns that nature has a way of surprising us, sometimes when we least expect it.

    Tom’s exuberance and tenacity are character traits that will be recognized and admired by everyone, and perhaps most especially by young readers of ages 6-8. This fast-moving tale touches on various themes including renewal, regrowth and unexpected challenges. The clever illustrations bring the characters and the pastoral setting to life.

    Little Farmer Big Dreams is a wholesome story that will resonate with young readers and their parents and caregivers alike.

    For more information, visit: http://www.EpicDreamer.com

    Add this book to your collection: Little Farmer Big Dreams

    Dedicated Reviews allow authors and illustrators to gain prompt visibility for their work. The author of this book paid for this non-biased review. Learn more …

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    Family Gardening Nature Sarah Ann LoCascio Spring Thomas P. Clemmens
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    Luisa LaFleur reviews bilingual books for The Children’s Book Review to help parents choose the best books for their budding linguists. She was born in Argentina, attended school in NYC and speaks three foreign languages–Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Formerly an editor in NYC, Luisa is currently a stay-at-home mom to two little ones.

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