The Hundred-Year Barn - Hardcover
by Patricia MacLachlan (Author), Kenard Pak (Illustrator)
Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan's poignant text and award-winning artist Kenard Pak's gentle and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home.
One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home--a place to play with friends and farm animals alike.
As seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again. The barn has stood for one hundred years, and it will stand for a hundred more: a symbol of peace, stability, caring and community.
In this joyful celebration generations of family and their tender connection to the barn, Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Kenard Pak spin a tender and timeless story about the simple moments that make up a lifetime.
This beautiful picture book is perfect for young children who are curious about history and farm life.
* Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (2020) *
In 1919, this barn was built by townspeople, family, and friends.
It has stood for a hundred years and will stand for a hundred more.
The barn is a symbol of peace
and stability
and caring
and community.
In this joyful celebration of a hundred-year barn, Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Kenard Pak spin a tender and timeless story about the simple moments that make up a lifetime.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)In 1919, this barn was built by townspeople, family, and friends.
It has stood for a hundred years and will stand for a hundred more.
The barn is a symbol of peace
and stability
and caring
and community.
In this joyful celebration of a hundred-year barn, Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Kenard Pak spin a tender and timeless story about the simple moments that make up a lifetime.
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