The Bear family is visiting Farmer Ben today. Brother and Sister have so many questions about how the farm works, and Farmer Ben has a lot to teach them. They never knew hard work could be so much fun!

The Bear family is visiting Farmer Ben today. Brother and Sister have so many questions about how the farm works, and Farmer Ben has a lot to teach them. They never knew hard work could be so much fun!

The Berenstain bears take a trip to the farm, go on a tour, and learn all about the jobs of a farmer.

Summary:

The Berenstain Bears Down on the Farm, is a level 1 reader book. It is a very nice book about the beloved Bear family visiting farmer Ben on his farm. Brother and Sister bear are amazed by what they see and ask Farmer Ben lots of questions about farm life, and in turn learn a lot about the farm.

Personal Reaction to the book:

I loved this book. I am partial to farming books because I live on a farm, but this one definitely was accurate and enjoyable. My kids loved the book too and my two year old even picked out all the different things pictured in the book. This book paints a very good picture of farming in a way younger children can understand and enjoy.

Extension ideas:
1. This book would be a great book to read to students when studying about farms or before going to visit a real farm.
2. This book would be a great book to learn about animals on a farm and the different jobs done on a farm.
3. This book would be a good book to show children about responsibility and hard work and how that doesn't always mean it has to be unpleasant. You could introduce a class pet like a rabbit or something small that is found on a farm and the children can be responsible for its care and can see how important and enjoyable it can be. ( )