Old Manhattan Has Some Farms: E-I-E-I-Grow!

Written by Susan Lendroth, Illustrated by Kate Endle

The idea of this fun book is that, no matter where you live, you can grow food for your family to eat. It’s a great idea for young readers! The author has used the familiar song “Old MacDonald Has a farm” and familiar city names and even the White House in the new verses that communicate facts about ways to be green and to grow wherever you are! Fresh food for children is important to everyone – and worth singing about. Go to www.babypantsmusic.com and click on ‘songs for books’ to hear the song. It’s great for dancing or role play!

Review by Dian Morrison, Woodstock Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades PreK-3

Old Manhattan Has Some Farms: E-I-E-I-Grow!
Written by Susan Lendroth, Illustrated by Kate Endle
Charlesbridge
32 pages
Release Date: August 5, 2014
ISBN: 9781580895729 (hardcover)

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2014 Children's Nonfiction, city life, Dian Morrison, Farms, Food, gardening, Gardening Picture Books, Illustrated Nonfiction, Kate Endle, Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Old Manhattan Has Some Farms, Song Picture Books, Susan Lendroth, Urban Farms, Urban gardening