Published October 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Local farmers-turned-authors John and Jennifer Churchman have penned a third picture book featuring the animals on their small farm in Essex. Released last month, A Farm for Maisie introduces young readers to sheepdog puppy Maisie Grace, who finds herself in over her fluffy black-and-white head when she arrives at Moonrise Farm on a snowy day. Laddie, an older dog, patiently introduces Maisie to the animals and their special jobs around the farm — from the sheep whose wool is spun into yarn to the chickens, ducks and turkeys who lay eggs. Ultimately, Maisie finds a job of her own. The sweet book contains the same original style of fine-art photo illustrations as the Churchmans' two previous books, The SheepOver and Brave Little Finn. And fans of Maisie and Laddie can see the playful pups up close and personal at local book signings this month.
This article was originally published in Seven Days' monthly parenting magazine, Kids VT.
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